Definitions

cardboard

[kahrd-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈkɑrdˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

ADJECTIVE

paper

Synonyms

STRONG

disposable

WEAK

insubstantial paper-thin papery wafer-thin

Antonyms

WEAK

thick

ADJECTIVE

ponderous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

labored monotonous plodding stilted stodgy stuffy

WEAK

arid barren dry dull heavy humdrum lifeless long-winded pedantic pedestrian prolix stiff vapid verbose wooden

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exciting

WEAK

airy buoyant delicate fun light unburdensome

NOUN

card

Synonyms

STRONGEST

badge calendar check label poster program sheet ticket

STRONG

agenda billet docket fiberboard identification pass schedule square tally timetable voucher

Example Sentences

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That strength helped them hold firm when, in the early days, managers tried to change the band's line-up; and it made them fight for Cardboard Box to be their debut single, against record label advice.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

A year ago, I saw Father Cardboard again.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

"Cardboard and food waste biodegrades. Metals sink to the bottom. Then we are left with the plastics."

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023

Cardboard cutouts and artificial noise replaced the fans who had grown to love him over the years.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Cardboard stars and snowflakes covered in gold and silver glitter; ornate glass balls, red and green and gold.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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