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cardstock

American  
[kahrd-stok] / ˈkɑrdˌstɒk /

noun

  1. paper stock stiff enough for the printing of business cards and similar uses.


Etymology

Origin of cardstock

card 1 + stock

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

“My favorites are the thick cardstock matchbooks, with funky designs. Funke and Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles are two I love,” says Shepherd.

From Salon Nov. 22, 2025

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

While shaking out the quilt, a little piece of cardstock falls out.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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