styrofoam

/ˈstaɪtroʊfoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

a lightweight, rigid, and insulating foam plastic material used for packaging, crafting, and construction

“She carefully removed the fragile vase from its styrofoam packaging.”

2. verb

to cover or fill with styrofoam

“The artist began by styrofoaming the interior of the sculpture.”

3. verb

to make something out of styrofoam

“The children spent hours styrofoaming their own decorations for the party.”

Synonyms

  • foam
  • packing material
  • plastic

Antonyms

  • heavy
  • solid