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cardboard

[kahrd-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈkɑrdˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /
ADJECTIVE
paper
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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They are present in minute quantities in many products including non-stick cookware, cardboard food packaging, textiles, firefighting foam, paint and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Gavilan collects cardboard and scrap metal for a living but it no longer puts food on the table.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Pro tip: If you want a poster as a souvenir, something smart I saw last year was someone who brought in their own cardboard poster tube and according to the Coachella FAQ, they are allowed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Photos of the event show a grey convention centre space with pink cardboard cut-out Barbie signs.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A guy emerges from around the corner, two plates clutched in one hand and a cardboard drink carrier in the other.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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