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construction paper
noun
: a thick groundwood paper available in many colors and used especially for school artwork
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White construction paper and blue and black markers.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Cornucopia, as anyone who had to make one out of construction paper in kindergarten for Thanksgiving can tell you, is a horn of plenty.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
To ensure the correct size, trace the bottom of a wine glass on orange construction paper and cut a circle out.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
The perfect last-minute costume — just grab a piece of blue, red or purple construction paper, scissors and some tape.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of construction paper was
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“Construction paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/construction%20paper. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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construction paper
noun
: a thick paper available in many colors and used especially for school art work
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