fiberboard

noun

fi·​ber·​board ˈfī-bər-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce fiberboard (audio)
: a material made by compressing fibers (as of wood) into stiff sheets
also : cardboard

Examples of fiberboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With its natural wood finish and easy-to-clean white fiberboard, maintenance is a breeze. Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024 Made of metal and medium-density fiberboard, there are multiple ways to use this coffee table. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024 All Stackers boxes are modular with vegan, cruelty-free leather over medium-density fiberboard exteriors and a lush lining of protective velvet inside. Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023 Material plays a part in weight capacity—for example, steel or wood often hold more than fiberboard or glass. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023 The piece is crafted of sturdy medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and glass with a luxurious velvet interior lining. 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

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Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fiberboard was in 1897

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“Fiberboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiberboard. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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fiberboard

noun
fi·​ber·​board ˈfī-bər-ˌbōrd How to pronounce fiberboard (audio)
-ˌbȯrd
: a material made by pressing fibers (as of wood) into stiff sheets
also : cardboard

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