Synonyms for

Dashboard

Verb / ˈdæˌʃbɔ:rd / Another word for dashboard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a panel under the windshield of a vehicle containing gauges and controls

Synonyms & similar words

splasher splashboard fascia console gauges dials switchboard cockpit panel

Synonyms by register

Formal

control panel instrument panel display board interface

Informal

dash screen display controls

Literary

tableau panorama

Antonyms

hindrance obstacle barrier impediment blockage detriment

Common collocations

  • dashboard lights
  • dashboard warning light
  • dashboard display
  • dashboard camera
  • dashboard layout
  • dashboard design
  • dashboard app

Word family

noun dashboard
verb dash
adjective dash-mounted

Usage note

Primarily used in computing and automotive contexts to refer to a visual display of information. Avoid using it for physical barriers.

Example sentences

  1. The dashboard in my car has a GPS.
  2. The dashboard lights up when the car is started.
  3. The dashboard of a plane has many more gauges than a car.
  4. The mechanic checked the dashboard to see if the engine was running smoothly.
  5. The dashboard on a boat shows the speed and heading of the vessel.

Quotes

  • I can see the speedometer on the dashboard of the car.
  • The dashboard in the cockpit of the plane was lit up with warning lights.
  • The dashboard on the boat showed we were heading north.

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