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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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Then they added cardboard and a thick layer of mulch, using a no-dig gardening method called sheet mulching.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

A new cardboard box for the sandwiches will help, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

And a Finnish project called Fold2 has explored using intricately folded cardboard to make packaging inserts designed to protect products during shipping.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The room was decorated with silver and gold balloons and big cardboard stars.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene

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