construction paper

noun

: a kind of thick paper that comes in many colors and is used especially by children in school to create art

Full Definition of CONSTRUCTION PAPER

: a thick groundwood paper available in many colors and used especially for school artwork

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circa 1924

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noun

: a thick paper available in many colors for school art work

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