plasterboard
nounUK /ˈplɑːstəbɔːd/
US /ˈplæstərbɔːrd/
A flat board used to build walls and ceilings inside buildings.
The builders covered the walls with plasterboard before painting them.
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2. A building material made of a gypsum core sandwiched between two layers of thick paper.
Plasterboard is lightweight and easy to cut with a utility knife.
3. A panel used to create smooth interior surfaces that can be painted or wallpapered.
They hung plasterboard in the new bedroom to hide the old brick.
4. A fire-resistant sheet material often required in garages and kitchens.
The inspector asked for plasterboard on the garage ceiling for fire safety.