plaster

noun
UK: /ˈplɑːstər/
US: /ˈplæstər/

  1. A substance used to cover walls and ceilings to give a smooth, even surface.

    1. The wall needs new plaster because it's cracked.
    2. Applying the final coat of plaster requires skill and patience to achieve a perfect finish.

  2. A type of bandage made of fabric or plastic, with glue on one side, used for covering small wounds.

    1. I need a plaster for my cut finger please.
    2. She always carries a box of plasters in her bag, just in case of minor accidents.

Synonyms

mortar bandage render
plaster transitive-verb

  1. To cover a wall or other surface with plaster.

    1. They will plaster the walls tomorrow.
    2. He decided to plaster the kitchen walls himself to save money on renovations.

  2. To cover something or someone completely with something else.

    1. The car was plastered with mud after the race.
    2. The news was plastered across every newspaper and website after the announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plaster" in English means: A substance used to cover walls and ceilings to give a smooth, even surface., A type of bandage made of fabric or plastic, with glue on one side, used for covering small wounds..

The phonetic transcription of "plaster" is /ˈplɑːstər/ in British English and /ˈplæstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plaster": mortar, bandage, render.

Example usage of "plaster": "The wall needs new plaster because it's cracked.". More examples on the page.