chalkboard

noun

chalk·​board ˈchȯk-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce chalkboard (audio)

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The Mets social media team had the players pose with chalkboards that parents typically use for kids to commemorate their first day of a new grade. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025 For four years, Gary Levine has started his days by grabbing a double-sided wooden chalkboard, putting it on the sidewalk of Floyd Avenue and writing a prompt. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025 On one side, kids can color the chalkboard side, or flip it over and use it as a whiteboard. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025 Pro tip: Look for their drink specials written on the bar's chalkboards. Ryan Deto, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chalkboard

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chalkboard was in 1816

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“Chalkboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalkboard. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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chalkboard

noun
chalk·​board ˈchȯk-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce chalkboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a dark smooth surface (as of slate) used for writing or drawing on with chalk

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