drywall
0 antonyms and opposites of drywall, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A building material made of gypsum board used for walls and ceilings.
Etymology
From dry + wall — so named because, unlike wet plaster, it goes up without needing to dry on-site.
Full origin of drywall →Frequently asked questions
What does “drywall” mean?
The word “drywall” means a building material made of gypsum board used for walls and ceilings. In plain terms, the sheet material (or the process of fitting it) used to build interior walls, instead of wet plaster.
How do you pronounce “drywall”?
“Drywall” is pronounced DREYE-wawl (/ˈdraɪˌwɔl/ in IPA).
How do you use “drywall” in a sentence?
Here is “drywall” used in a sentence: “The contractor put up drywall in the new bedroom in a single afternoon.”
What is another word for “drywall”?
Words with a similar meaning to “drywall” include gyprock, gypsum board, plasterboard, sheetrock and wallboard.
What part of speech is “drywall”?
Depending on how it is used, “drywall” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “drywall” have?
“Drywall” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a building material made of gypsum board used for walls and ceilings.