1. a building material made from wood chips, sawdust, or similar particles bonded together with resin or adhesive

Examples

• The kitchen cabinets were made of particleboard covered with a wood veneer.
• Particleboard is less expensive than solid wood but not as durable.
• The bookshelf was constructed from particleboard and required careful assembly.
• Many furniture manufacturers use particleboard as a cost-effective alternative to hardwood.
• The particleboard flooring was damaged by water and began to swell.
• She painted the particleboard surface to give it a more finished appearance.