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Cardboard Definition & Meaning

1. A stiff material made from layers of paper pulp, used for making boxes, cartons, and other packaging materials.

Example: The company shipped the products in cardboard boxes.

2. A type of thick paperboard used for creating signs, displays, and other advertising materials.

Example: The store's window display was made of cardboard cutouts.

3. A thin and lightweight material made from compressed paper fibers, used for creating crafts and diy projects.

Example: The children made cardboard masks for their school play.

4. A material used for creating puzzles, board games, and playing cards.

Example: The deck of cards was made of sturdy cardboard.

5. A term used to describe something that is lacking in substance or depth.

Example: The politician's speech was filled with cardboard promises.

Examples of the word cardboard used in sentences.

  • The children made cardboard cutouts of animals for their school project.
  • I need cardboard to make a house for my pet.
  • I accidentally spilled water on the cardboard box and it became soggy.
  • Please recycle your cardboard boxes after use.
  • My favorite toy when I was young was a cardboard box.
  • I made a cardboard box to store my old toys.
  • The homeless man used cardboard as a makeshift bed in the street corner.
  • The pizza delivery man carried the pizza box made of cardboard.
  • She used cardboard to make a school project on a budget.
  • My sister and I created a cardboard castle for our dolls to play in.
  • My little sister loves to make cardboard castles and forts for her dolls to play in.
  • When I was a child, my father used to make me cardboard airplanes that I could decorate and play with.
  • We needed to make a quick sign for the fundraiser, so we just wrote the message on a piece of cardboard and hung it up.
  • I always try to reuse cardboard packaging instead of throwing it away to reduce waste.
  • We moved to a new house last month and we still have a lot of cardboard boxes to unpack.
  • The packaging for the new product was made of biodegradable cardboard, which was great to see.
  • After moving to a new apartment, I had to get rid of a large pile of cardboard boxes.
  • I had to protect my artwork during shipping, so I used thick cardboard sheets to prevent any damages.
  • As a DIY enthusiast, I often use cardboard as a material for various projects.
  • The kids made a fort out of the old cardboard boxes in the garage.
  • Despite the increase in digital reading, nothing beats the feeling of flipping through the pages of a book made of cardboard.
  • She created an incredible cardboard sculpture that left everyone in awe of her talent.
  • The cardboard cutouts of the characters in the play made it feel like we were living in another world.
  • The homeless man on the corner used a discarded cardboard box as his shelter from the rain.
  • The supermarket cashier offered me a cardboard box to carry my groceries home, and I gladly accepted.
  • She carefully cut out the cardboard shapes for her DIY Christmas ornaments.
  • With a little cardboard and some glue, she constructed a makeshift table for her camping trip.
  • Our company has made the switch to environmentally friendly cardboard packaging.
  • The intricate cardboard architecture of the model city was truly breathtaking.
  • The homeless man used a piece of cardboard to write his plea for assistance.
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