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

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The space is scattered with cardboard boxes and errant computer cords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Bobby, along with thousands of colleagues, carried his career out in a cardboard box.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

In reality, my dad’s will was in a cardboard box next to the Christmas decorations.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Without waiting for an answer, she pushed a cardboard tray across the counter.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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