Plywood is wood that consists of thin layers of wood stuck together.
...a sheet of plywood.
plywood in British English
(ˈplaɪˌwʊd)
noun
a structural board consisting of an odd number of thin layers of wood glued together under pressure, with the grain of one layer at right angles to the grain of the adjoining layer
plywood in American English
(ˈplaɪˌwʊd)
noun
a construction material made of thin layers of wood glued and pressed together, usually with their grains at right angles to one another
Word origin
ply2 + wood1
Examples of 'plywood' in a sentence
plywood
It's made from birch plywood, finished in white or yellow lacquer.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's made from birch plywood, finished in white or yellow lacquer.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The best quality cabinet doors have solid wood frames that surround solid wood or plywood centre panels.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
An old sheet of plywood lay flat on the grass, blown there by the wind.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
A panel of plywood was attached to the back to strengthen the work.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's pretty comfortable, with a sheet of plywood covering the ridges on the floor.
The Sun (2007)
This includes the freestanding birch plywood staircase, with cunningly concealed storage, and the sleek fitted cupboards in the master bedroom.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
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British English: plywood /ˈplaɪˌwʊd/ NOUN
Plywood is wood that consists of thin layers of wood stuck together.