Meaning: A type of early plastic used in various products.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The old radio was made of Bakelite.

Category: Material › Plastics

Synonyms:

• plastic
• resin

Meaning: a yellow metal made of copper and zinc

Part of speech: noun

Example: The door handle was made of brass.

Category: Material › Metals

Synonyms: metal

Meaning: easily broken or damaged

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The brittle glass shattered on the floor.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• fragile
• breakable

Antonyms:

• durable
• sturdy

Meaning: A black material made from burning wood or other organic substances, used for fuel or drawing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used charcoal to draw the portrait.

Category: Material › Fuel

Synonyms:

• carbon
• fuel

Meaning: A type of fine white clay used in ceramics and porcelain.

Part of speech: noun

Example: China clay is essential for making fine china.

Category: Material › Ceramics

Synonyms:

• kaolin
• porcelain clay

Meaning: A small piece broken off from something larger.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a chip in the plate.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• fragment
• piece

Meaning: A material made from compressed wood chips, used in construction and furniture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The shelves were made of chipboard.

Category: Material › Construction

Synonyms:

• particle board
• composite board

Meaning: Small pieces or fragments, often from wood or stone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The path was covered in wood chippings.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• shavings
• fragments

Meaning: A natural fiber extracted from the husk of coconuts, used for making ropes and mats.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Coir is often used in gardening products.

Category: Material › Natural Fibers

Meaning: Easily broken or damaged.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Handle the delicate vase with care.

Category: Material › Quality

Synonyms:

• fragile
• fine

Antonyms:

• sturdy
• robust

Meaning: A dense black wood used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The piano keys were made of ebony.

Category: Material › Wood

Synonyms:

• black wood
• dark wood

Meaning: A material made from fine glass fibers, used for insulation and reinforcement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Fibreglass is commonly used in boat construction.

Category: Material › Composites

Synonyms: glass fiber

Meaning: Weak or not strong; easily damaged.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The flimsy paper tore easily.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• fragile
• weak

Antonyms:

• sturdy
• strong

Meaning: Coated with a protective layer of zinc.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The galvanized steel is resistant to rust.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• coated
• protected

Meaning: impossible to destroy

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The indestructible material was used in construction.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• unbreakable
• durable

Antonyms:

• fragile
• breakable

Meaning: a synthetic fabric or material

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jacket is made of nylon.

Category: Material › Textiles

Synonyms:

• polyamide
• synthetic fiber

Meaning: A brand name for a type of clear plastic used in various applications.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The display case was made of Perspex.

Category: Material › Plastics

Synonyms:

• acrylic
• plastic

Meaning: The skin of a pig, often used to make leather.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The football was made of pigskin.

Category: Material › Leather

Synonyms: leather

Meaning: Wood from a pine tree, often used in construction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The furniture was made of pinewood.

Category: Material › Wood

Synonyms: timber

Meaning: Flat glass made by casting or rolling.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The windows were made of plate glass.

Category: Material

Synonyms: flat glass

Meaning: Covered with a thin layer of metal.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The jewelry is made of plated silver.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• coated
• layered

Meaning: A valuable, silver-white metal used in jewelry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a platinum ring.

Synonyms: noble metal

Meaning: a long, thin, straight piece of material.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a rod to measure the length.

Category: Material › Construction

Synonyms:

• stick
• bar

Antonyms:

• disk
• plate

Meaning: A type of hardwood known for its rich color and fragrance, often used in furniture and musical instruments.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The table is made of beautiful rosewood.

Category: Material › Wood

Synonyms: hardwood

Meaning: A flexible material made from the sap of rubber trees, used for various products.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rubber used in tires is very durable.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• elastic
• gum

Meaning: A loop of rubber used to hold things together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I used a rubber band to keep the papers organized.

Category: Material

Synonyms: elastic band

Meaning: Fine particles of wood produced when cutting or sanding wood.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The floor was covered in sawdust after the carpentry work.

Category: Material › Wood

Synonyms: wood dust

Meaning: A small piece or amount of something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I found a scrap of paper on the floor.

Category: Material › Waste

Synonyms:

• fragment
• piece

Antonyms: whole

Meaning: A piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He stepped on a shard of glass.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• fragment
• piece

Meaning: Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Be careful with that sharp knife.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• pointed
• keen

Antonyms:

• blunt
• dull

Meaning: Somewhat sharp; not very sharp but sharper than dull.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The knife is sharpish, but it needs honing.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• somewhat sharp
• fairly sharp

Antonyms:

• dull
• blunt

Meaning: Designed to resist breaking or shattering.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The phone has a shatter-proof screen.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• break-resistant
• durable

Antonyms:

• fragile
• brittle

Meaning: Thin pieces removed from wood or other materials during cutting or shaping.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The floor was covered in wood shavings after the project.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• scraps
• chips

Meaning: A soft glow or shine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sheen of the polished surface was beautiful.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• shine
• luster

Antonyms:

• dullness
• matte

Meaning: The skin of a sheep, often used for leather products.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore a coat made of sheepskin.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• leather
• fur

Meaning: A large piece of material, often used for covering or bedding.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I need a clean sheet for my bed.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• piece
• layer

Meaning: Material used for making sheets, often for bedding or covering.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sheeting was soft and comfortable.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• fabric
• material

Meaning: A corrosion-resistant alloy of steel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The kitchen appliances are made of stainless steel.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• corrosion-resistant steel
• alloy steel

Meaning: A strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bridge was constructed from steel for durability.

Category: Material

Synonyms:

• iron
• metal

Meaning: A type of hardwood used for furniture and flooring.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The table is made of beautiful teak wood.

Category: Material › Wood

Synonyms: hardwood