bristol board

noun

bris·​tol board ˈbri-stᵊl- How to pronounce bristol board (audio)
: a cardboard with a smooth surface suitable especially for artwork

called also bristol

Word History

Etymology

Bristol, England

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bristol board was in 1809

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Cite this Entry

“Bristol board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bristol%20board. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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