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boxboard

American  
[boks-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈbɒksˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

  1. cardboard used for making cartons.


boxboard British  
/ ˈbɒksˌbɔːd /

noun

  1. a tough paperboard made from wood and wastepaper pulp: used for making boxes, etc

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Etymology

Origin of boxboard

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; box 1 + board

Example Sentences

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Boxboard prices were unchanged for a second straight month after losing a combined $100 a ton in November and December.

From Barron's

“The cores in the middle of toilet paper rolls are technically boxboard materials, paper-based, recyclable,” Mr. Dunbar said.

From New York Times

Schoo was the founder and president of a boxboard manufacturing company in Springfield, Massachusetts.

From Golf Digest

Cascades will, however, continue to supply boxboard to Dopaco, through a five-year supply agreement.

From Reuters

The company will, however, continue to supply boxboard to Dopaco, through a five-year supply agreement.

From Reuters