paperboard

noun

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

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Meanwhile, more tax cuts and near-shoring efforts — as well as a likely weaker dollar — could help paperboard and packaging companies such as Smurfit WestRock , Packaging Corporation of America and Graphic Packaging . Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024 In reviewing packaging types, foods in plastic containers had the highest levels, averaging nearly 55 ppb, followed by foods in plastic wrap and paperboard, Consumer Reports said. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2024 In addition, their packaging boxes are made from recycled paperboard. Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024 Grahm sold the winery a few years ago but remains involved, including with the rollout of this new rosé in a lightweight paperboard bottle, slated to come to Whole Foods Market stores this spring. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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paperboard

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

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