Boards
/bɔːrdz/
Definitions
3 meaningsA long, flat, thin piece of wood or other material.
/bɔːrd/
A flat piece of wood
We need more boards to finish the fence.
💡 Simply: A flat piece of wood.
More Examples
The artist painted on a canvas board.
How It's Used
"The carpenter used several boards to build the frame."
"The table is made of sturdy oak boards."
A group of people with administrative or supervisory duties.
/bɔːrd/
A committee or group
The school board voted on the new curriculum.
💡 Simply: A group that makes decisions.
More Examples
She serves on the advisory board.
How It's Used
"The board of directors met to discuss the company's performance."
"The school board approved the new budget."
To provide food and lodging for someone, often in exchange for payment.
/bɔːrd/
To provide with food and lodging
He boarded with a family while attending college.
💡 Simply: To give food and lodging.
More Examples
The hotel boards guests daily.
How It's Used
"The family boards travelers during the summer months."
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". The word's evolution reflects its enduring association with wood and flat surfaces.
The word 'board' has been used to refer to planks of wood since Old English, and its usage as a committee or group developed later.
Memory tip
Think of a ship's board - a flat surface.
Word Origin
"plank of wood"