Imageboard

Quick meaning: Imageboard is a noun meaning (Internet) A type of message board that revolves around the posting of images, with optional associated text, often characterized by the near lack of moderation and by the freedom to discuss any topic.

Meaning

(Internet) A type of message board that revolves around the posting of images, with optional associated text, often characterized by the near lack of moderation and by the freedom to discuss any topic.

Example Sentences

An imageboard is a type of posting board centered around the posting of images. A very famous imageboard is 4chan.org.

The concept for Anonymous began when American-run imageboard 4chan, a website created in 2003 for sharing images with accompanying comments, followed in the footsteps of the Japanese imageboard 2channel by allowing an anti-signup system where comment posters could remain anonymous.

Word Forms

• imageboards
• image board

Synonyms for imageboard

Depending on context, synonyms include chan.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include forum, board, messageboard, textboard, subforum, booru.

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