cardstock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cardstock
Example Sentences
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When 17-year-old Lauren Tyree plotted out her college-application plan, she shuffled pieces of cardstock around on her table, each labeled with a target school, its deadlines and application stipulations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Granola that’s either stale — thin-sliced cardstock masquerading as crunch — or so aggressively hard it feels like a dare to your dental work.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
For this option, you need a couple of white index cards or two sheets of cardstock paper.
From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2024
Unfortunately, there were none of those little cardstock score sheets available.
From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2022
Inside sits a thick piece of cardstock, a gift certificate that says One-Day Workshop in the Art of the Tiny House.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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