corrugated box

Ridged cardboard container

A corrugated box is a container made from corrugated fiberboard—cardboard with a wavy inner layer sandwiched between flat outer sheets.

The ridged construction provides strength and cushioning, making these boxes standard for shipping and storage: Stack the corrugated boxes by the loading dock.

Often called cardboard boxes in everyday speech, though the industry distinguishes them from solid cardboard.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G