cardboard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.
  2. Something flat or insubstantial.
adj
  1. Made of or resembling cardboard; (figurative) flat or flavorless.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ /ˈkɑɹdˌbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑɹˌbɔɹd/ en-us-cardboard.ogg

Word forms

cardboard cardboards

Etymology

From card + board.

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