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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In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of the airy room, the plywood shelves filled with rarities from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard…and sometimes a touch of Madonna.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Many windows are shattered or boarded over with decaying plywood.
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Susan Svrluga,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
Putting plywood down before driving in large equipment and avoiding work when the ground is wet is best practice.
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Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Next put down either 3/4-inch plywood, then flooring.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Many windows are shattered or boarded over with decaying plywood.
—
Susan Svrluga,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
Putting plywood down before driving in large equipment and avoiding work when the ground is wet is best practice.
—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Next put down either 3/4-inch plywood, then flooring.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for plywood
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“Plywood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plywood. Accessed 30 Jun. 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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