plywood
noun
ply·wood ˈplī-ˌwu̇d 
: a structural material consisting of sheets of wood glued or cemented together with the grains of adjacent layers arranged at right angles or at a wide angle
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web His business partner bought plywood for their restaurant in the city center in case its windows are blown out. 
Evan Gershkovich, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 To provide more uniform support, try slipping pieces of ⅜- or ½-inch-thick plywood under the mattress when the bed is pulled out. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 The building is nearing completion, but still covered in places with scaffold, tarps and plywood. Sybil Wa, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 With a background in custom home cabinetry, Goose Gear makes its plates from half-inch-thick Joubert Okoume marine-grade plywood that’s substantially lighter and much more resistant to moisture than typical plywoods. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 3 Aug. 2022 It’s a classic ring-the-bell sledgehammer-slammer, featuring a 20-foot plywood sleeping George Bush with a vulture on its shoulder. Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 25 July 2022 Sodefor also transforms its timber into plywood before export, Mr. Trindade said, a practice that Ms. Bazaiba, the environment minister, would like all international companies to adopt. New York Times, 14 June 2022 At Leon Bridges’ concert, some of those changes were in progress – including new awnings on concession stands, plywood where new signage will be placed and a new merchandise sales space, in a boxcar near the entrance. Annie Nickoloff, cleveland, 9 May 2022 Crafted from Baltic birch plywood, the wine cork state of your choice becomes a dining room-worthy art piece. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 27 Apr. 2022 See More
Evan Gershkovich, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 To provide more uniform support, try slipping pieces of ⅜- or ½-inch-thick plywood under the mattress when the bed is pulled out. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 The building is nearing completion, but still covered in places with scaffold, tarps and plywood. Sybil Wa, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 With a background in custom home cabinetry, Goose Gear makes its plates from half-inch-thick Joubert Okoume marine-grade plywood that’s substantially lighter and much more resistant to moisture than typical plywoods. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 3 Aug. 2022 It’s a classic ring-the-bell sledgehammer-slammer, featuring a 20-foot plywood sleeping George Bush with a vulture on its shoulder. Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 25 July 2022 Sodefor also transforms its timber into plywood before export, Mr. Trindade said, a practice that Ms. Bazaiba, the environment minister, would like all international companies to adopt. New York Times, 14 June 2022 At Leon Bridges’ concert, some of those changes were in progress – including new awnings on concession stands, plywood where new signage will be placed and a new merchandise sales space, in a boxcar near the entrance. Annie Nickoloff, cleveland, 9 May 2022 Crafted from Baltic birch plywood, the wine cork state of your choice becomes a dining room-worthy art piece. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 27 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
ply entry 2 + wood entry 1
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
plywood
noun
ply·wood ˈplī-ˌwu̇d
: a strong board made by gluing together thin sheets of wood under heat and pressure