Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
papier-mâché
noun
/ˈpæpiˌeɪˈmɑːʃeɪ/
Definition
A material made from paper pulp or pieces of paper mixed with glue, water, or other binding agents, and molded into shapes.
Examples
- She created a beautiful mask using papier-mâché for the costume party.
- The children enjoyed making papier-mâché animals during art class.
- He learned to use papier-mâché to craft decorative bowls for gifts.
Meaning
Papier-mâché is commonly used in crafts and art to create lightweight sculptures, masks, and decorative objects.
Synonyms
- paper pulp
- paper mâché
- molded paper
