realmaterials

noun

UK /ˈrɪəl məˈtɪəriəlz/

US /ˈriːəl məˈtɪriəlz/

Real materials are the actual things you can touch and feel, not pretend or computer ones.

The art teacher gave us real materials like clay and wood to build our models.

SYNONYMS

physical materials actual materials genuine materials tangible materials natural materials

RELATED WORDS

substances supplies resources textures objects

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The true or genuine stuff used to make something, rather than a fake substitute.

The costume looked shiny, but it was made from real materials like silk and wool.

3. In building and crafting, the actual physical items such as wood, metal, or stone.

The builder ordered real materials for the treehouse, including planks and nails.

4. Things found in nature that can be used, like sand, water, or leaves.

For the science project, we collected real materials from the garden.