1. Panels made of gypsum plaster sandwiched between layers of paper, used as a building material for walls and ceilings.
Usage: Also called drywall, wallboard, or plasterboard; Common in construction and interior finishing

Examples

• The contractor installed gypsumboards on all the interior walls of the new house.
• Gypsumboards are lightweight and easy to cut, making them popular for residential construction.
• The damaged gypsumboards in the basement were replaced after the water leak.
• Workers taped and mudded the seams between the gypsumboards to create a smooth surface.
• Gypsumboards provide good fire resistance compared to some other wall materials.
• The cost of gypsumboards has increased due to higher demand in the construction industry.