pasteboard

/ˈpeɪstˌbɔrd/
noun
  1. A stiff, thick paper material made by pasting layers of paper together, used for making boxes, book covers, or signs.
    • The old book had a cover made of pasteboard, now worn and soft.
    • He used a piece of pasteboard to create a temporary sign for the garage sale.
    • She cut the pasteboard into strips to make a model of a castle.
  2. A ticket, card, or similar item made of stiff paper, especially a theater ticket or playing card.
    • The magician pulled a pasteboard from his sleeve and showed it to the audience.
    • He handed the pasteboard to the usher and walked into the theater.
    • She kept the pasteboard from the concert as a souvenir.
What does "pasteboard" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean