paperboard

noun

pa·​per·​board ˈpā-pər-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce paperboard (audio)

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The facility produces bleached paperboard that is used to make cartons and cups for products such as milk, juice coffee and sake, according to a 2023 news release. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 May 2026 Founded in 1933, the company manufactures paperboard, shipping containers and pressure-sensitive roll stock. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Egg cartons made of paperboard or pulp are compostable and can be used in the garden, with some caveats. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Aluminum, tin, and steel beverage and food cans Newspapers, cardboard, paper, paper/paperboard cans, and magazines To ensure your items get recycled, the city offers detailed guidelines for how to clean and sort your waste at https://www.indy.gov/activity/recycling-101. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paperboard

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of paperboard was in 1549

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“Paperboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperboard. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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paperboard

noun
pa·​per·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce paperboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

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