paperboard
Definition
Noun: A thick, stiff material made from compressed layers of paper pulp. It is heavier and more rigid than typical paper but generally thinner and less dense than corrugated cardboard. It is suitable for making items like posters, packaging, and book covers.
Usage
"Paperboard" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the material itself, not a single sheet. You can refer to a piece or sheet of it. * The packaging is made from recycled paperboard. * We need a sturdy paperboard for these display signs.
Examples
- The cereal box is constructed from lightweight paperboard.
- For the art project, please bring a sheet of white paperboard.
- This type of paperboard has a glossy coating on one side.
Advanced Usage
- In manufacturing: The term is often used in industrial and packaging contexts to specify material types, such as "clay-coated paperboard" for high-quality printing or "folding carton board" for boxes.
- vs. Cardboard: In technical and industrial usage, "paperboard" often specifically denotes solid fiberboard, while "cardboard" can colloquially refer to both this and corrugated fiberboard (which has a fluted inner layer).
Variants and Related Words
- Cardboard (noun): A common general term that can be synonymous with paperboard, though it often implies a thicker or corrugated material in everyday language.
- Chipboard (noun): A specific type of paperboard made from recycled paper.
- Fiberboard (noun): A broader category of engineered wood product that includes materials made from wood fibers, which can include certain types of paperboard.
Synonyms
- Cardstock
- Pasteboard
- Board
Related Terms and Phrases
- Paperboard packaging: Refers to boxes, cartons, and containers made from this material.
- Paperboard mill: A factory where paperboard is manufactured.
Noun
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a cardboard suitable for making posters
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