Search Dictionary
Definition of plywood

plywood

/ˈplaɪwʊd/
ply · wood
Plural:plywoods
JUMP TO:

plywood Lexical Profile

plywood Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A strong, versatile building material made from thin sheets of wood veneer glued and pressed together with the grain of adjacent layers arranged at right angles.

Example

"The carpenter used sheets of thick plywood to build the subflooring and storage cabinets."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for plywood

• Rhymes for plywood

• Nearby Words

ply
plyometric
plyometrics
plywood
pneumatic
pneumatic drill
pneumatically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'ply' (meaning a layer or fold, from Old French 'pli') and 'wood' (from Old English 'wudu').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plywood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plywood
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.