drywall

noun

dry·​wall ˈdrī-ˌwȯl 

: a board made of several plies of fiberboard, paper, or felt bonded to a hardened gypsum plaster core and used especially as wallboard

Examples of drywall in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In many cases, a strategic repair like patching drywall or replacing a broken appliance can deliver a faster return on an investment than an all-new kitchen or bathroom remodel. — Alex Vasquez, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

By then, the decision has already been made for them, and made expensively, because water intrusion means the project now includes decking, insulation and drywall, not just shingles. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

The solution was layers of insulation, drywall and thick concrete to absorb sounds from vehicles running below, which the builders believe will keep the stages free of outside noise or vibrations. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Sources say police are looking at everything in the home, including the flooring, drywall and plaster. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drywall

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

Kids Definition

drywall

noun

dry·​wall ˈdrī-ˌwȯl 

: a board made of layers of fiberboard, paper, or felt bonded to a plaster core