Particleboard (noun)

A type of engineered wood product made by pressing together wood chips, shavings, or sawdust to form a dense material used for furniture, flooring, and building construction.

Origin:

The term 'particleboard' is a compound word combining 'particle' and 'board.'.

Examples:

1. Particleboard is a cheap alternative to solid wood, but it is less durable and prone to warping over time.
2. The furniture company used particleboard for the frames of their chairs and desks, which were then covered with veneer.
3. Particleboard is favored by builders for its light weight and low cost, but it is not as strong as other types of engineered wood.
4. The particleboard was made from recycled sawdust and other waste materials from the mill.
5. Particleboard is often used as a substrate for laminate flooring, providing a stable base for the decorative top layer.