Synonyms for

Board

Noun / bɔ:rd / Another word for board — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, flat piece of wood or other material used for a particular purpose, such as a sign or a surface to write on

Synonyms & similar words

room plank panel card table gameboard panel plank slab sheet surface blackboard chalkboard whiteboard noticeboard pegboard scoreboard dashboard switchboard backboard breadboard keyboard

Synonyms by register

Formal

plank panel sheet plinth

Informal

card plank sheet

Literary

plank plinth

Antonyms

disembark exit leave descend get off

Common collocations

  • on board
  • board game
  • board of directors
  • blackboard
  • whiteboard
  • bulletin board
  • surfboard

Word family

noun board
verb board
adjective boarded

Usage note

The word 'board' has many meanings, including a flat piece of material, a group of people managing an organization, and the act of getting onto a ship or aircraft. Be mindful of context to understand the intended meaning.

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Example sentences

  1. The carpenter cut a board from the piece of wood.
  2. I drew a picture on the board in class today.
  3. The menu was written on a chalkboard.
  4. She pinned the notice to the bulletin board.
  5. The scoreboard showed that we were losing the game.

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  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • A smile is the universal welcome. - Max Eastman
  • Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss. - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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