cardboard
Cardboard (noun) means a stiff, heavy paper material used to make boxes and packaging. Example: “They packed the dishes in a large cardboard box.”
How to Use Cardboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStiff, thick paper used for boxes — or, describing something, flat and unconvincing (like a poorly written character).
Word Forms
cardboards plural
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
They packed the dishes in a large _____ box.
Etymology
A compound of "card" (in the old sense of stiff paper) and "board."
Rhymes for cardboard
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “cardboard” mean?
The word “cardboard” means a stiff, heavy paper material used to make boxes and packaging. In plain terms, stiff, thick paper used for boxes — or, describing something, flat and unconvincing (like a poorly written character).
How do you pronounce “cardboard”?
“Cardboard” is pronounced KAHD-bawd (/ˈkɑɹdˌbɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “cardboard” in a sentence?
Here is “cardboard” used in a sentence: “They packed the dishes in a large cardboard box.”
What part of speech is “cardboard”?
Depending on how it is used, “cardboard” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “cardboard” a common word?
“Cardboard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “cardboard” have?
“Cardboard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stiff, heavy paper material used to make boxes and packaging.