cardboard
nounUK /ˈkɑːd.bɔːd/
US /ˈkɑːrd.bɔːrd/
Cardboard is a thick, stiff paper used to make boxes.
We packed the books into a big cardboard box.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Something that seems strong or real but is actually weak or fake.
The movie's villain felt like a cardboard character with no depth.
3. A thin, stiff board used for making models, signs, or crafts.
The children cut shapes out of cardboard for their art project.
4. Material made from layers of paper pulp pressed together, often used in shipping.
The warehouse stacked cardboard sheets ready for folding into crates.