fiberboard

noun

fi·​ber·​board ˈfī-bər-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce fiberboard (audio)
: a material made by compressing fibers (as of wood) into stiff sheets
also : cardboard

Examples of fiberboard in a Sentence

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The law covers goods made of hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard and particleboard. Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024 The walls and the ceiling are made of beadboard with MDF (medium-density fiberboard) trim. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2024 The Vesper furniture is made from fiberboard with a laminate finish. Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024 Plus, the mirror itself is coated in a shatterproof film and designed with a fiberboard backing that protects it from scratches or dents. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fiberboard 

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fiberboard was in 1897

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“Fiberboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiberboard. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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fiberboard

noun
fi·​ber·​board ˈfī-bər-ˌbōrd How to pronounce fiberboard (audio)
-ˌbȯrd
: a material made by pressing fibers (as of wood) into stiff sheets
also : cardboard

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