Material (Noun)
Meaning 1
The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The furniture was made from a variety of materials, including wood, metal, and fabric.
- She rummaged through her craft box for the right material to use for her art project.
- The company uses a combination of natural and synthetic materials in their products.
- Leather is a durable material that is often used to make shoes and handbags.
- The construction crew was delayed while waiting for the delivery of the necessary building material.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Molecule
- Particle
- Litter
- Waste Material
- Packing
- Adhesive Agent
- Bedding
- Fill
- Ground
- Staple
- Sorbent Material
- Adhesive
- Color
- Vernix Caseosa
- Dielectric
- Plant Substance
- Abradant
- Colouring Material
- Stone
- Speck
- Waste Product
- Translucent Substance
- Mote
- Chemical Substance
- Fibre
- Nonconductor
- Waste Matter
- Particulate Matter
- Corpuscle
- Wadding
- Contamination
- Emission
- Colour
- Abrasive Material
- Floc
- Detergent Builder
- Thickener
Meaning 2
Information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form; "the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The documents found in the attic provided valuable material for the family's historical research.
- She collected various pieces of data from her interviews to create interesting material for her book.
- Researchers combed through historical records for relevant material to use in their academic papers.
- Interviews with locals and residents yielded some incredible material for the filmmakers.
- As a travel writer, Sarah looked for inspiration in every corner, taking careful note of details to craft her article material.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A person judged suitable for admission or employment; "he was university material"; "she was vice-presidential material".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She had always dreamed of attending a prestigious university and her teachers thought she was definitely Ivy League material.
- He was smart and charismatic, many people believed he was presidential material one day.
- After graduating at the top of her class, she was clearly Harvard Law School material.
- The new recruit had the skills and work ethic that made him CEO material in the eyes of his superiors.
- Her dedication and leadership skills made her general officer material in the military.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Aertex
- Metallic
- Chenille
- Sailcloth
- Network
- Sponge Cloth
- Piece Of Cloth
- Worsted
- Stammel
- Tapestry
- Vicuna
- Moreen
- Motley
- Canvass
- Cretonne
- Piece Of Material
- Fustian
- Meshing
- Velvet
- Lame
- Velour
- Cord
- Knit
- Duck
- Suede Cloth
- Herringbone
- Camouflage
- Grosgrain
- Felt
- Shirttail
- Lint
- Hair
- Lace
- Ninon
- Permanent Press
- Diaper
- Webbing
- Drapery
- Camo
- Faille
- Pepper-and-salt
- Brocade
- Georgette
- Mousseline De Sole
- Boucle
- Foulard
- Moquette
- Corduroy
- Linen
- Lisle
- Coating
- Madras
- Moire
- Frieze
- Leatherette
- Satinette
- Khaki
- Wash-and-wear
- Imitation Leather
- Sackcloth
- Wincey
- Crinoline
- Doeskin
- Calico
- Nylon
- Suiting
- Spandex
- Oilcloth
- Poplin
- Upholstery Material
- Khadi
- Viyella
- Bunting
- Ticking
- Towelling
- Batiste
- Pilot Cloth
- Khaddar
- Chambray
- Dimity
- Paisley
- Alpaca
- Seersucker
- Screening
- Gingham
- Satin
- Chintz
- Challis
- Organza
- Rayon
- Quilting
- Shirting
- Samite
- Toweling
- Sateen
- Mackinaw
- Marseille
- Scrim
- Plaid
- Etamine
- Moleskin
- Gabardine
- Pique
- Plush
- Flannelette
- Camel's Hair
- Homespun
- Broadcloth
- Hopsack
- Dungaree
- Muslin
- Swan's Down
- Whipcord
- Mackintosh
- Monk's Cloth
- Chiffon
- Panting
- Watered-silk
- Jaconet
- Satinet
- Buckram
- Denim
- Serge
- Pongee
- Camlet
- Suede
- Sharkskin
- Canopy
- Canvas
- Cotton Flannel
- Grogram
- Bagging
- Tartan
- Linsey-woolsey
- Diamante
- Camelhair
- Pinstripe
- Voile
- Bombazine
- Baize
- Trousering
- Belting
- Aba
- Jacquard
- Cerecloth
- Acrylic
- Flannel
- Net
- Rep
- Crepe
- Haircloth
- Hopsacking
- Tappa
- Crape
- Web
- Velours
- Repp
- Terry Cloth
- Chino
- Tapis
- Silk
- Tammy
- Batik
- Taffeta
- Twill
- Cashmere
- Olive Drab
- Velveteen
- Yoke
- Wool
- Sacking
- Terry
- Etamin
- Woolen
- Tweed
- Shantung
- Sheeting
- Elastic
- Velcro
- Pina Cloth
- Canton Flannel
- Fiber
- Damask
- Macintosh
- Shag
- Tapa
- Fleece
- Basket Weave
- Polyester
- Duffle
- Waterproof
- Meshwork
- Mohair
- Percale
- Wire Cloth
- Fibre
- Nankeen
- Cobweb
- Duffel
- Silesia
- Cotton
- Horsehair
- Cambric
- Durable Press
Meaning 5
Things needed for doing or making something; "writing materials"; "useful teaching materials".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.