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noun

ˈpla-stər How to pronounce plaster (audio)
Definition of plasternext
as in dressing
a medicated covering used to heal an injury put a plaster on the burn and don't touch it

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verb

1
as in to nail

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as in to daub

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as in to cannon

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Recent Examples of plaster
Noun
New insulation, electrical wiring and panels, interior plumbing lines and ductwork are hidden behind plaster and millwork that feel right for the era. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Hsu’s argument for why the near-monochrome restaurant doesn’t go flat is that the palette itself runs on tension, with the statement-making veined marble behind the point-of-sale area set against rough plaster walls. — Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
Bud Light, Toyo Tires and Dodge have their logos plastered around the top edges of the cage, while the octagon mat is plastered with the logos of Stake, VeChain and Polymarket. — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Imagine the most sensitive info from your Gmail plastered all over the internet. — Reece Rogers, Wired News, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaster
  1. dressing
  2. nail
  3. daub
  4. cannon
  5. cream
  6. smear
  7. barrage
  8. poultice
Noun
  • Officials said four devices were found in the female physical education locker rooms, including a separate locker room and another dressing area used by the school's dance team, according to WTOV 9.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Sarah Jessica Parker recently wore the top that’s essential for transitional dressing.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dressing
Verb
  • Weinberg hit all six extra points and nailed his only field goal, from 46 yards.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Knowing how to apply lipstick is one of those essential beauty skills worth mastering, alongside nailing how to apply cream blush and perfecting your base.
    — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of nail
Verb
  • The dimming sun and a few gauzy clouds are daubed across the sky.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
  • As part of her job, Angèle needs to daub makeup on the models’ feet, blistered from the torturous heels they’re forced to wear.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026
Definition of daub
Verb
  • After nabbing possession from Mendy, his shot cannoned back off the near post.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of cannon
Noun
  • There are countless face creams, serums, and tools on the market that promise firm, glass-like skin, but few actually deliver, and even fewer are at a reasonable price point.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Sitting front row alongside Starr, Reid, Fanning and Troye Sivan, Flowerovlove wore an oversize blue-and-white jacket over a cream camisole and denim, with a bold red lip.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cream
Verb
  • People have gone from smearing the compound on their faces to using injections, in hopes of achieving firmer, wrinkle-free skin and other anti-aging benefits.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Aware of them now, the dog shakes loose the can—his forelock matted, his jowl smeared with beans—and shrinks into the trees with a whimper that makes something tighten in Molly’s own chest.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of smear
Verb
  • The Weather Channel radar shows Lake County getting barraged with rain.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • April is financial literacy month, which means consumers will be barraged with articles and programs designed to promote personal finance education.
    — Leah Locke, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of barrage
Noun
  • This means turning to the internet to learn about red dyes, additives, food as medicine, essential oils, and when to apply a garlic poultice to the bottom of your feet.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Make a thick paste of baking soda and water and apply a poultice to the stain.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of poultice

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