Board
/bɔːrd/
Definitions
3 meaningsA flat, relatively thin piece of wood, or other material, typically rectangular.
/bɔːrd/
A flat piece of wood
He sanded the wooden board.
💡 Simply: A flat piece of wood.
More Examples
The notice board displayed important information.
How It's Used
"The carpenter used a long board to build the shelf."
"The chessboard was set up for the game."
A group of people who govern or manage an organization.
/bɔːrd/
A committee or group
The school board voted on the new budget.
💡 Simply: A group in charge.
More Examples
She's a member of the advisory board.
How It's Used
"The board of directors met to discuss the company's future."
"The school board oversees the educational policies."
To provide lodging and meals, usually for a fee.
/bɔːrd/
To provide food
The family boarded the train.
💡 Simply: To provide food and lodging.
More Examples
She boarded the cat with a neighbor.
How It's Used
"The hotel boards guests overnight."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
on board
Participating or involved in a project or activity.
"We need to get everyone on board with the new plan."
From Old English *bord, meaning 'a plank of wood', ultimately from Proto-Germanic *burdō.
The word 'board' has been used in its various senses since Old English, evolving from its original meaning of a flat piece of wood to encompass its figurative uses in governance and accommodation.
Memory tip
Think of a plank of wood on a ship - a ship's board.
Word Origin
"plank of wood"