cardboard

[ˈkɑːd.bɔːrd]

cardboard Definition

  • 1a thick, stiff paper used to make boxes and other containers
  • 2made of or resembling cardboard

Using cardboard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cardboard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We need some cardboard to make the model.

  • Example

    The furniture was held together with cardboard.

  • Example

    The box was made of cardboard.

  • Example

    The cardboard cutout of the celebrity was a popular photo opportunity.

cardboard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cardboard

Phrases with cardboard

  • a makeshift shelter for homeless people, typically made of cardboard boxes

    Example

    The city's homeless population has set up a cardboard city under the bridge.

  • a life-size image of a person or thing made of cardboard, often used for advertising or decoration

    Example

    The store had a cardboard cutout of the movie star near the entrance.

  • a container made of cardboard, used for storage or transportation

    Example

    We packed all our belongings into cardboard boxes for the move.

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Summary: cardboard in Brief

'Cardboard' [ˈkɑːd.bɔːrd] refers to a thick, stiff paper used to make boxes and other containers. It is also used as an adjective to describe something made of or resembling cardboard. Examples include 'The box was made of cardboard.' and 'The furniture was held together with cardboard.' Phrases like 'cardboard city' and 'cardboard cutout' extend the use of cardboard in makeshift shelters and advertising.

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