1
: ironing board
especially : a small one for sleeves
2
: a strong highly glazed composition board resembling vulcanized fiber

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Now, with most furniture made from pressboard and plywood, their purchase may only last a few years. Neeru Paharia, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024 These metal pegboards are more durable than pressboard models and will perform better in sheds and garages, where temperatures and humidity levels tend to fluctuate. Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pressboard was in 1847

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“Pressboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pressboard. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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