paperboard

American  

[pay-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

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Example Sentences

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paperboard

Graphic Packaging Holding posted stronger-than-expected earnings and signaled that a cascade of worrying news might be reversing for the maker of paper cups, cereal boxes and other paperboard packaging.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

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 ● Jan. 23, 2026

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 ● Aug. 8, 2024

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 ● Dec. 14, 2023

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

From National Geographic ● Dec. 12, 2023

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