Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of paper: "construction paper" refers to a specific kind of heavy, colored, and slightly rough paper.
   • Primary use: It is paper that is suitable for drawing, crafting, and making cutouts, often used in educational and artistic projects.

Usage

• General Use: "Construction paper" is used for arts and crafts, especially by children in schools. It is not typically used for writing or printing documents.
• Key Characteristics: It is known for being sturdy, available in many colors, and having a matte finish, which makes it ideal for cutting, folding, gluing, and drawing with crayons or markers.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The teacher asked the students to bring scissors and construction paper for the art project.
  • We made holiday decorations out of red and green construction paper.

Advanced Usage

• "A sheet of construction paper": a single piece of this paper.
  • Each child received a sheet of construction paper to create their design.
• In an educational context: Often specified by color for organizational or thematic purposes.
  • Please use blue construction paper for the ocean part of your collage.

Variants and Related Words

• Cardstock (n): A thicker, more rigid paper than construction paper, often used for greeting cards or paper models.
• Craft paper (n): A broader term that can include construction paper but also refers to other papers like butcher paper or kraft paper used for crafting.
• Poster board (n): A thick, stiff paperboard, usually larger and used for posters or presentations, unlike the more flexible construction paper.

Synonyms

• Art paper: A general term for paper used for artistic purposes.
• Colored paper: Paper that is dyed with color, though this is a broader category that can include lighter-weight papers.

Related Phrases

• Construction paper crafts: Arts and crafts activities specifically using construction paper.
  • The website has many ideas for easy construction paper crafts for kids.

Noun

1. paper suitable for drawing and making cutouts