construction paper
noun
: a thick groundwood paper available in many colors and used especially for school artwork
Examples of construction paper in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Toothpick, construction paper, scissors, glue.
—
Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Paper chains—the classic kind, made by looping strips of colorful construction paper together—are having a moment.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
On the wall behind him hangs a piece of construction paper with three paint handprints on it, most likely to represent the musician, his wife and their child.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2025
Underneath, its windows are artfully papered over with construction paper clouds.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for construction paper
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Paper chains—the classic kind, made by looping strips of colorful construction paper together—are having a moment.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
On the wall behind him hangs a piece of construction paper with three paint handprints on it, most likely to represent the musician, his wife and their child.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2025
Underneath, its windows are artfully papered over with construction paper clouds.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for construction paper
Cite this Entry
“Construction paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/construction%20paper. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share