clipboard

noun

clip·​board ˈklip-ˌbȯrd 

1

: a small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers

2

: a section of computer memory that temporarily stores data (such as text or a graphics image) especially to facilitate its movement or duplication

Examples of clipboard in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web

The extensions serve a wide range of purposes, including managing bookmarks and clipboards, boosting speaker volumes, and generating random numbers. —ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025

When the team’s vice president of strength and conditioning, Ann Crosby, attempted to show her something, the 23-year-old slapped the clipboard out of her hand before walking off. —Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025

However, with 30 seconds left in the game, Reese stormed toward the bench during a timeout and slapped the clipboard out of Ann Crosby’s hand. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025

Angel Reese slaps the clipboard out of the coach's hand. —Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for clipboard

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

Kids Definition

clipboard

noun

clip·​board ˈklip-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

1

: a small board with a clip at the top for holding papers

2

: a part of computer memory used to store data temporarily