Phrase guide

construction paper

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Thick colored paper that can be cut to make designs, models, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

paper suitable for drawing and making cutouts

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: paper

History

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: askartelupaperi — thick colored paper
  • Irish: páipéar siúcra — thick colored paper
  • Italian: carta da zucchero — thick colored paper
  • Japanese: 画用紙 (gayōshi) — thick colored paper
  • Spanish: cartulina — thick colored paper