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
“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
“Watch me on Thursday at 8,” the young actress would write on cardstock she cut into fours herself.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 2023
You’ll need a big sheet of cardstock and a compass to draw a circle.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2022
While shaking out the quilt, a little piece of cardstock falls out.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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