Definition

Noun: A type of building material used for interior walls and ceilings, consisting of a core of gypsum plaster that is encased in and bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard. It is a manufactured panel used as a substitute for traditional plaster or other wallboard in construction.

Usage

Gypsum board is a standard material for creating smooth, finished interior surfaces in residential and commercial buildings. It is installed in sheets or panels that are then taped, mudded, and painted.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The contractors installed gypsum board on all the interior walls before painting.
  • For the renovation, we chose a moisture-resistant type of gypsum board for the bathroom.

Advanced Usage

• "to hang/finish gypsum board": Refers to the process of installing and applying joint compound to the panels.
  • The crew will finish hanging the gypsum board by Friday.

Variants and Related Words

• Drywall (n): A common synonym for gypsum board.
  • Drywall is another name for gypsum board.
• Plasterboard (n): A term used primarily in British English for the same material.
  • The builder ordered several sheets of plasterboard.
• Sheetrock (n): A prominent brand name for gypsum board, often used generically.
  • They used Sheetrock for the new partition walls.

Synonyms

• Wallboard: A general term for panels used for wall surfaces.
• Drywall: The most common direct synonym in American English.

Related Phrases

• Gypsum board screw: A specialized fastener for attaching the panels to studs.
  • Make sure you use the correct gypsum board screws.
• Gypsum board joint compound: The material used to seal the seams between panels.
  • Apply the gypsum board joint compound smoothly for an invisible finish.

Noun

1. wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls