English-English Dictionary

Meaning of the word board in English

What does board mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

board

US /bɔːrd/
UK /bɔːrd/
"board" picture

Noun

1.

a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors, walls, etc.

Example:
•
He nailed the loose board back into place.
•
The floorboards creaked as she walked across the room.
Synonym:
plankpanelslabsheet
2.

a group of people who manage or direct a company or organization

Example:
•
The company's board of directors met to discuss the new policy.
•
She was appointed to the board last month.
Synonym:
committeecouncilpanelexecutive
3.

a flat piece of material, usually wood, used for a specific purpose, such as a cutting board or a chessboard

Example:
•
She chopped vegetables on the wooden board.
•
They played a game of chess on the checkered board.
Synonym:
panelslabplanksurface

Verb

1.

to get on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

Example:
•
Passengers are now invited to board the aircraft.
•
We need to board the train in five minutes.
Synonym:
embarkget onmountascend
2.

to provide someone with meals and a place to live in exchange for payment

Example:
•
She agreed to board the student for the academic year.
•
The hotel offers room and board for guests.
Synonym:
lodgehouseaccommodatefeed
Learn This Word at Lingoland
Related Word:
boardingon boardA-boardcutting boardboarding schoolboard gameboarding pass