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- [sleev-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈslivˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sleev-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈslivˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
Definition of sleeveboard word
- noun sleeveboard a small-scale ironing board for pressing sleeves, especially a narrow board that fits inside a coat sleeve. 1
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Origin of sleeveboard
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; sleeve + board
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Parts of speech for Sleeveboard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sleeveboard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sleeveboard usage trend in Literature
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