Wallboard
(noun)
- A type of construction material used to make walls, usually made of gypsum and pressed between two thick sheets of paper.
- A type of drywall used to finish interior walls and ceilings.
Origin:
The word "wallboard" is a combination of "wall" and "board", meaning a type of board used for walls.
Examples:
- The contractor suggested using wallboard instead of plaster for the remodel.
- I had to patch a hole in the wallboard before painting.
- The wallboard was easy to cut and install.
- The wallboard was damaged by water leaks.
- The wallboard was removed to expose brick behind it.