fiberboard
noun
fi·ber·board
ˈfī-bər-ˌbȯrd 
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The piece is crafted of sturdy medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and glass with a luxurious velvet interior lining.
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Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
With screws, attach the fiberboard to your bed frame, like a regular headboard.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
Cut out the cat silhouettes on medium-density fiberboard and spray paint them black.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
Bui and her dad wrapped the interior with vertical panels made of medium-density fiberboard.
—Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
To make: Gather materials: 40 to 50 plastic foam balls (1 inch, 1½ inches, and 2 inches wide);
fuzzy black and plain black, green, purple, and orange yarn;
12-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF) wreath form;
seven 12-inch-long black chenille stems;
googly eyes.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Purchase an inexpensive fuzzy rug at a home store; using a staple gun, attach it to a section of medium-density fiberboard.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
The entire desk is made of particleboard and fiberboard and is durable enough to last for years.
—Rachel Dube, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
Keep in Mind: The fiberboard is easily chipped, especially at the corners.
—Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
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Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
With screws, attach the fiberboard to your bed frame, like a regular headboard.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
Cut out the cat silhouettes on medium-density fiberboard and spray paint them black.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
Bui and her dad wrapped the interior with vertical panels made of medium-density fiberboard.
—Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
To make: Gather materials: 40 to 50 plastic foam balls (1 inch, 1½ inches, and 2 inches wide);
fuzzy black and plain black, green, purple, and orange yarn;
12-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF) wreath form;
seven 12-inch-long black chenille stems;
googly eyes.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Purchase an inexpensive fuzzy rug at a home store; using a staple gun, attach it to a section of medium-density fiberboard.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
The entire desk is made of particleboard and fiberboard and is durable enough to last for years.
—Rachel Dube, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
Keep in Mind: The fiberboard is easily chipped, especially at the corners.
—Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
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First Known Use
1897, in the meaning defined above
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fiberboard
noun
fi·ber·board
ˈfī-bər-ˌbōrd
-ˌbȯrd
: a material made by pressing fibers (as of wood) into stiff sheets
also
: cardboard
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