Board

/bɔrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A flat, thin, rectangular piece of material, typically made of wood, used for various purposes.

She placed the cake on a wooden board for serving.

A group of people who manage or oversee a particular organization or project.

The board of directors met to discuss the company's future.

A surface for playing games like chess or checkers.

He set up the chess board on the table.

A preparation for a written message, typically a large piece of paper or fabric.

The teacher wrote the homework assignment on the board.

verb

To get on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Passengers begin to board the plane an hour before departure.

To provide room and meals in exchange for payment.

They decided to board at a local family’s home during their vacation.

To put something up on a surface, often for display or protection.

They boarded up the windows before the storm hit.

Middle English 'bord', from Old English 'bord' meaning 'plank, side'.

board the train

to get onto the train.

board games

games played on a board.

on board

to be part of a group or team.

boarding

the act of getting onto a vehicle.

boardwalk

a walkway built on a beach or waterfront.

To be bored or uninterested.

I'm so board in this meeting.

To go along with something or to join in.

I'm board with your plan!