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Definition of chipboard

chipboard

/ˈtʃɪp.bɔːrd/
chip · board
Plural:chipboards
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chipboard Lexical Profile

chipboard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A rigid sheet material manufactured from compressed wood chips and synthetic resin, commonly used in furniture making and building construction.

Example

"The inexpensive bookshelves were made of laminated chipboard rather than solid oak."

2

North American A thick, low-grade cardboard made from recycled paper stock, widely used for backing notepads, bookbinding, and product packaging.

Example

"Each sketchpad is backed with sturdy gray chipboard to provide a firm drawing surface."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British English, 'chipboard' primarily refers to engineered wood particleboard used in furniture and flooring, whereas in North American English it typically refers to heavy, rigid paperboard made from recycled paper pulp.

• Rhymes for chipboard

• Nearby Words

chintzy
chionodoxa
chip
chipboard
chipmaker
chipmaking
chipmunk

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chipboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chipboard
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