cardboard
Translation
cardboard
Examples
We packed the books in a cardboard box.
We packed the books in a cardboard box.
The sign was made of cardboard.
The sign was made of cardboard.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) cardboard The box is made of cardboard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: paperboard, pasteboard
Etymology
A compound of 'card' (stiff paper) and 'board'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'card' game being played on a large 'board' made of this material.