chalkboard

noun

chalk·​board ˈchȯk-ˌbȯrd 

: blackboard

Examples of chalkboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Often lacking such a clear subject, the generator resorted to producing images of a person talking surrounded by people listening, or a (white, male) professor at his desk or drawing calculations on chalkboards. —Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026

Check the chalkboard upon walking in for what’s on offer that day; oysters, rockfish, and lamb often make appearances. —Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026

There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

Equations define lines that carry on off the chalkboard, but to where? —Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chalkboard

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword

Kids Definition

chalkboard

noun

chalk·​board ˈchȯk-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a dark smooth surface (as of slate) used for writing or drawing on with chalk