whiteboard

white·board

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hwahyt-bawrd, ‐bohrd, wahyt‐]
- /ˈʰwaɪtˌbɔrd, ‐ˌboʊrd, ˈwaɪt‐/
- /ˈwaɪt.bɔːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hwahyt-bawrd, ‐bohrd, wahyt‐]
- /ˈʰwaɪtˌbɔrd, ‐ˌboʊrd, ˈwaɪt‐/

Definitions of whiteboard word

noun whiteboard a smooth, glossy sheet of white plastic that can be written on with a colored pen or marker in the manner of a blackboard. 1
noun whiteboard Computers.. Also called interactive whiteboard. an interactive display screen that is connected to a computer and allows for viewing, input, and collaboration by multiple users: A whiteboard can enhance classroom instruction. 1
noun whiteboard A wipeable board with a white surface used for teaching or presentations. 1
noun whiteboard classroom, etc.: erasable board 1
countable noun whiteboard A whiteboard is a shiny white board on which people draw or write using special pens. Whiteboards are often used for teaching or giving talks. 0
noun whiteboard a shiny white surface that can be wiped clean after being used for writing or drawing on, used esp in teaching 0

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Origin of whiteboard

First appearance:

before 1980

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1980-85

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Parts of speech for Whiteboard

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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whiteboard popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for whiteboard

noun whiteboard

blackboard — A blackboard is a dark-coloured board that you can write on with chalk. Blackboards are often used by teachers in the classroom.

Just one Synonym for whiteboard