Meaning of the word wallboard in English

What does wallboard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wallboard

US /ˈwɑːl.bɔːrd/
UK /ˈwɔːl.bɔːd/

Noun

a material, typically made of plaster pressed between sheets of paper, used for covering walls and ceilings

Example:
We used wallboard to finish the interior walls of the new addition.
The contractor recommended installing fire-resistant wallboard in the kitchen.