1. a type of fiberboard made from compressed wood pulp or paper fibers

Examples

• The shelves were made of inexpensive pressboard rather than solid wood.
• Pressboard is commonly used for the backs of bookcases and furniture.
• The clipboard had a pressboard backing covered with vinyl.
• Many office partitions are constructed using pressboard panels.
• The pressboard warped slightly when it got wet.
• Furniture made from pressboard is lighter than solid wood pieces.