ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Boards

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /bɔːdz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Boards is a noun meaning plural of board.

Meaning

plural of board.

More Meanings

  1. (informal, with "the") A stage (as in a theater).
  2. Structure around a rink for ice hockey.
  3. (publishing, informal) A hardcover binding on a book.
  4. Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession.
  5. third-person singular simple present indicative of board

Example Sentences

His new novel just came out in boards. The paperback will follow in about a year.
I’m an actress. No—not the kind you’re thinking of, lunching at the Savoy covered with jewellery, and with their photograph in every paper saying how much they love Madame So and So’s face cream. I’ve been on the boards since I was a kid of six—tumbling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include panel, plank, table, dining table, room, card.

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