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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Large roof windows maximize natural light, and the interior decor makes use of coated plywood and glass to offset the coldness of the concrete.
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New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
In some sections, such as near West 25th Street, conditions deteriorated so badly that the city covered the boardwalk with plywood to prevent injuries.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Between practice rooms of different sizes are cozy nooks lined in plywood where guests can comfortably hang out.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
But by 1962, Gehry had ventured out on his own and like some of his artist friends favored everyday materials like chain-link fencing and unpainted plywood.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
In some sections, such as near West 25th Street, conditions deteriorated so badly that the city covered the boardwalk with plywood to prevent injuries.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Between practice rooms of different sizes are cozy nooks lined in plywood where guests can comfortably hang out.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
But by 1962, Gehry had ventured out on his own and like some of his artist friends favored everyday materials like chain-link fencing and unpainted plywood.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025
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 25 Dec. 2025.
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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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