cardboard
Translation
cardboard
Examples
We packed the books in a cardboard box.
We packed the books in a cardboard box.
The model was made of cardboard and glue.
The model was made of cardboard and glue.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a stiff material like very thick paper We packed the books in a cardboard box.
Similar Words
Synonyms: paperboard; Antonyms: none
Etymology
A compound of 'card' and 'board'. It refers to a stiff, paper-based material, like a thick card or a thin board.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'card' that is as thick as a 'board'.