cardboard

Definition

A thick, stiff type of paper, often used to make boxes and packaging. It is heavier than regular paper and is usually brown or gray.

Usage & Nuances

Uncountable when talking about the material ('made of cardboard'), countable when referring to objects like 'a cardboard box.' Used in both formal and informal settings; sometimes used metaphorically for something that seems cheap or fake ('cardboard cutout'). Common collocation: 'cardboard box.'

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