material

noun:physical substance or matter from which something is or can be made
- The architect selected a sustainable material for the building's facade.
noun:cloth or fabric
- She bought a soft, blue material to make a new dress.
noun:information or ideas for use in creating a book or other work
- The author gathered material from various sources for her novel.
noun:raw resources such as wood, metal, or plastic that are used in manufacturing
- Steel and concrete are essential materials in the construction industry.
noun:the physical world, as opposed to the spiritual or immaterial realm
- Philosophers often debate whether the material or the ideal is more fundamental.