pressboard \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun Etymology:press (I) + board; from its use in presses for pressing and finishing knit underwear 1.: a strong highly glazed board resembling vulcanized fiber 2.[press (II) + board]: fullerboard 3.[press (II) + board]: an ironing board; especially: a small one for sleeves