construction paper

construction paper

n. A heavy paper produced in many colors and used in artwork especially for making folded or cutout designs.

construc′tion pa`per

n. a heavy groundwood paper used esp. in making posters and cutouts. [1920–25]

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construction paper - paper suitable for drawing and making cutoutspaper - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses