pasteboard
Translation
pasteboard, cardboard
Examples
The book had a pasteboard cover.
The book had a pasteboard cover.
He made a model out of pasteboard.
He made a model out of pasteboard.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a stiff material like cardboard The box was made of pasteboard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cardboard, card stock
Etymology
A compound of 'paste' and 'board'. It was originally made by pasting sheets of paper together to create a stiff board.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'board' that is made by applying 'paste' to sheets of paper.