paperboard

American  

[pey-per-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈpeɪ pərˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

1. a thick, stiff cardboard composed of layers of paper or paper pulp compressed together.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or made of paperboard.

paperboard British  

/ ˈpeɪpəˌbɔːd /

noun

1. 1. a thick cardboard made of compressed layers of paper pulp; pasteboard

   2. ( as modifier )

      a paperboard box

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Etymology

Origin of paperboard

First recorded in 1540–50; paper + board

Example Sentences

The Machine Clothing business primarily supports the production of paper, paperboard, tissue, towel, and pulp, and engineered fabrics for non-paper industries.

From Barron's

As for packaging, foods in plastic containers had the highest levels of perchlorate, averaging nearly 54 ppb, followed by foods in plastic wrap and paperboard.

From Salon

Cornell University scientists have detected higher bacterial counts in commercial, paperboard single-serving containers two weeks after processing than milk packaged in larger containers from the same facilities.

From Science Daily

Everything from newspapers and junk mail to paperboard envelopes and cardboard boxes can pile up, especially as internet shopping has exploded in popularity.

From Science Daily

What’s more, the aseptic cartons themselves are designed to be recyclable, and are usually made from around 70 percent paperboard.

From National Geographic