board game

noun

plural board games
: a game (such as checkers, chess, or backgammon) played by placing or moving pieces on a board

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Monopoly is the world’s most popular board game brand and is available in more than 100 countries, selling nearly half a billion copies going back to 1935. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025 Other activities will include a tv setup for video games, making friendship bracelets and playing board games. Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025 The house comes stocked with board games and has sliver views of the Pacific Ocean from the wraparound deck. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2025 Another programming room includes board games, video game systems and a kitchenette, providing meeting space for clubs focused on creative writing, anime and other topics. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for board game

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of board game was in 1854

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“Board game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20game. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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board game

noun
: a game of strategy (as chess, checkers, or backgammon) played by moving pieces on a board

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