shiplap

noun

ship·​lap ˈship-ˌlap 

: wooden sheathing in which the boards are rabbeted so that the edges of each board lap over the edges of adjacent boards to make a flush joint

Examples of shiplap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its bright interior is reminiscent of new-construction homes, with white shiplap walls, wooden ceilings, and windows on all sides that fill the space with natural light throughout the day. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025

Set against white shiplap walls and above Shaker-style drawers, the two materials come together to create a dreamy coastal farmhouse kitchen. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025

The focal point of the main floor is a two-story family room with a dramatic shiplap fireplace that rises to the ceiling. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025

The home's interior measures roughly 300 sq ft (28 sq m) and is finished in white shiplap and vinyl flooring. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shiplap

• bandgap
• bitmap
• blackcap
• blackstrap
• bootstrap
• burlap
• claptrap
• entrap
• foolscap
• kidnap
• kneecap
• madcap