Synonyms for

Cardboard

Verb / ˈkɑ:ˌrdbɔ:rd / Another word for cardboard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a stiff and thick paper material made of pressed layers of wood pulp, used for making boxes and other packaging

Synonyms & similar words

compositionboard unlifelike boxboard chipboard fiberboard greyboard pasteboard pressboard pulpboard containerboard paperboard carton box case crate

Synonyms by register

Formal

pasteboard millboard cardstock

Informal

boxboard thick paper

Literary

carton paperboard

Antonyms

metal glass plastic stone fabric leather

Common collocations

  • cardboard box
  • cardboard cutout
  • cardboard house
  • cardboard tube
  • cardboard sign
  • cardboard castle
  • cardboard sheet

Word family

noun cardboard

Usage note

Cardboard is a common material for packaging and crafts. It is generally considered informal and utilitarian.

Example sentences

  1. I used cardboard to make a model of a castle for my school project.
  2. We recycle our cardboard boxes to help the environment.
  3. The package arrived in a cardboard container.
  4. The cardboard cutout of the celebrity was popular for selfies at the event.
  5. The cat loves to play with a cardboard box more than any toy.

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  • "It is better to have loafed and lost than never to have loafed at all." - James Thurber
  • "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat." - Winston Churchill
  • "It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not." - Andre Gide

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