MEANING
Wall or ceiling construction made from large gypsum-core boards attached to a frame.
Use it for
lightweight interiors; quick alterations; damaged partitionsContrast thin modern partitions with solid masonry walls.
Words that belong together
- drywall partition
- damaged drywall
- hang drywall
On the page
The chair punched a small hole in the drywall.
They hung drywall across the exposed studs before painting.
Moisture had softened the drywall beneath the bathroom window.
Nearby words
Related words
Word forms
- Base
- drywall
Usage notes
Primary category: architecture. Especially American; plasterboard is a common British material term. Distinguish from wet plaster applied on site. Mass noun; no ordinary plural.
Practice this word in a sentenceYour margin notes
Keep a thought for later. Sign in to save privately.