The difference between Card stock and Pasteboard
When used as nouns, card stock means a paper stock that is thicker and more durable than normal writing or printing paper, but thinner and more flexible than other forms of paperboard, used for postcards, playing cards, etc, whereas pasteboard means card stock.
Pasteboard is also adjective with the meaning: unsubstantial.
check bellow for the other definitions of Card stock and Pasteboard
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Card stock as a noun:
A paper stock that is thicker and more durable than normal writing or printing paper, but thinner and more flexible than other forms of paperboard, used for postcards, playing cards, etc.
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Pasteboard as a noun (usually, uncountable):
card stock
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Pasteboard as a noun (computing, countable):
A widget allowing multiple users to paste and share text or other items.
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Pasteboard as an adjective (figurative):
unsubstantial; flimsy