blackboard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large flat surface, finished with black slate or a similar material, that can be written upon with chalk and subsequently erased; a chalkboard.
verb
  1. To use a blackboard to assist in an informal discussion.

Pronunciation

/ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækboɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ en-us-blackboard.ogg

Word forms

blackboard blackboards blackboarding blackboarded

Etymology

From black + board, because such surfaces were once typically made of black slate.

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