plywood
noun
ply·wood
ˈplī-ˌwu̇d 
: a structural material consisting of sheets of wood glued or cemented together with the grains of adjacent layers arranged at right angles or at a wide angle
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The building has a LEED Platinum certification thanks to features like solar panels; sustainably sourced plywood accenting the interior; and a green roof for natural insulation, rainwater harvesting, and growing herbs and veggies used by the on-site restaurant.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The hat is a trash barrel and plywood painted black.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Thomas said, breaking out a third-floor window that is now boarded up with plywood.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
My personal favorite piece from the collection is this adorable side table made out of birchwood plywood.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The hat is a trash barrel and plywood painted black.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Thomas said, breaking out a third-floor window that is now boarded up with plywood.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
My personal favorite piece from the collection is this adorable side table made out of birchwood plywood.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Plywood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plywood. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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plywood
noun
ply·wood
ˈplī-ˌwu̇d
: a strong board made by gluing thin sheets of wood together under heat and pressure
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