board — a flat piece of wood, plastic, or other material used for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a flat piece of wood, plastic, or other material used for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɔːrd/
Example Sentences
- The teacher drew a funny cat on the board, but it looked more like a potato.
- Mom uses the cutting board so much, it's basically part of the family now.
- The board approved the new policy yesterday.
board
NOUN[/bɔːrd/]
a flat piece of wood, plastic, or other material used for a particular purpose
Passengers board the train just before the doors slide shut.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Board derives from Old English 'bord', originally meaning 'shield' or 'the side of a table'. The word shares a common Germanic root with cognates across Germanic languages, reflecting its ancient Indo-European heritage.
Breakdown
bord (Old English: shield, plank) → board. The morpheme developed from Proto-Germanic *burdiz, related to the concept of a flat, protective surface.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher drew a funny cat on the board, but it looked more like a potato.”
“Mom uses the cutting board so much, it's basically part of the family now.”
“The board approved the new policy yesterday.”
“Please board the bus in an orderly manner.”
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