paperboard

noun

pa·​per·​board ˈpā-pər-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce paperboard (audio)
: cardboard

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Egg cartons made of paperboard or pulp are compostable and can be used in the garden, with some caveats. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 The item was packed in 20-ounce plastic tubs and placed inside a paperboard sleeve. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026 Nippon Dynawave employs hundreds to produce bleached paperboard that is used to make cartons and containers for products like juice and milk. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 May 2026 Juliet’s outer package is made from paperboard, which reduces energy and weight during transport and is easily recycled. — Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for paperboard

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First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of paperboard was in 1549

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“Paperboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperboard. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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paperboard

noun
pa·​per·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce paperboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: cardboard

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