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cardboard

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




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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

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

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s a cardboard box. It’s not actually in the ocean.”

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan




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