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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

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

Because the lesson is online, you’ll need your own materials; watercolor paper or cardstock, watercolor paint, a paint brush, a pencil, a black pen and colored pencils are recommended.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2023

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

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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