cardboard

noun

A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

(figurative) Something flat or insubstantial.

adjective

Made of or resembling cardboard; (figurative) flat or flavorless.

Roots

chartescard- · Greek · paper bordboard- · Old English · plank, board

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Where does cardboard come from?

The word cardboard breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Old English origin: card, from Greek chartes (“paper”); and board, from Old English bord (“plank, board”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.