board

noun
UK: /bɔːd/
US: /bɔːrd/

  1. A long, flat piece of wood.

    1. We used a board to fix the broken fence very quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The carpenter carefully sanded the wooden board to ensure a smooth surface. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of people who manage or direct a company or organization.

    1. The board will meet to discuss company strategy and upcoming changes. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a series of successful projects, the company board approved a substantial bonus. [ ] [ ]

  3. Meals provided when you stay somewhere.

    1. The price includes room and board at the ski resort this winter. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our vacation package offers full board, covering all meals during our stay. [ ] [ ]

  4. A flat piece of material for a specific purpose, like a chessboard or snowboard.

    1. The chess board was set up, waiting for the next match to begin. [ ] [ ]
    2. She showed off her skills on the snowboard doing jumps at the park. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

committee enter plank lodging council mount
board verb

  1. To get on a bus, plane, train, or ship.

    1. We will board the plane now for our trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. Passengers are requested to board the train ten minutes prior to departure. [ ] [ ]

  2. To pay to live and eat in someone's house.

    1. She needed to board somewhere while she studied. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many students board with local families to reduce their living costs. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "board" in English means: A long, flat piece of wood., A group of people who manage or direct a company or organization., Meals provided when you stay somewhere., A flat piece of material for a specific purpose, like a chessboard or snowboard..

The phonetic transcription of "board" is /bɔːd/ in British English and /bɔːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "board": committee, enter, plank, lodging, council, mount.

Example usage of "board": "We used a board to fix the broken fence very quickly.". More examples on the page.