Papier-mache (Noun)
Meaning
A substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artist carefully shaped the papier-mache into a life-sized sculpture of a horse.
- She made a papier-mache bowl and painted it with bright colors and patterns.
- The students created their own masks using papier-mache and decorated them with glitter.
- Papier-mache was a key material in the construction of many theatrical sets.
- After several layers of papier-mache, the piñata was ready to be painted and filled with treats.