materials

noun
UK /məˈtɪə.ri.əlz/
US /məˈtɪr.i.əlz/

Materials are the things you use to make or build something.

The teacher gave us paper, glue, and other materials to make a collage.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Things you need for a particular activity.

She packed all the materials for her art class.

3. Information or facts used in a book or report.

He gathered materials for his school project.

4. Cloth or fabric used for making clothes.

The dress is made from soft materials.