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Definition of drywall

drywall

/ˈdraɪwɔːl/
dry · wall
Plural:drywalls
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Past Simple:drywalled
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Past Participle:drywalled
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Present Participle:drywalling
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drywall Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A construction material consisting of thin panels of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of heavy paper, used to form interior walls and ceilings without the use of wet mortar or plaster.

Example

"The contractors hung new sheets of drywall in the basement before painting the room."

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• verb

1

North American To cover, line, or construct (an interior wall, ceiling, or room) using gypsum board panels.

Example

"We plan to insulate and drywall the garage over the weekend so it can serve as a workshop."

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• Rhymes for drywall

• Nearby Words

dryly
dryness
drysuit
drywall
drywaller
dual
duality

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a compound of 'dry' and 'wall', contrasting this prefabricated panel material with traditional wet plastering methods that required days of drying time.

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