fingerboard

noun

fin·​ger·​board ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌbȯrd 

plural fingerboards

: the part of a stringed instrument against which the fingers press the strings to vary the pitch see violin illustration see fretboard

Examples of fingerboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are even competitive Tech Deck events where skaters will use their fingerboards on miniature ramps and half-pipes to complete tricks and earn points. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026

There's a generous heel carve to allow comfortable access to the dusty end of the 24-fret rosewood fingerboard atop a roasted maple EndurNeck. —New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2026

Each day of the family-friendly fair features vendors and artists, including miniature fingerboards and vintage gear. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2025

The Telecaster—which sports a blonde lacquer finish, ash body, and maple neck with rosewood fingerboard—is considered to be in very good condition. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fingerboard

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard
• shuffleboard

Kids Definition

fingerboard

noun

fin·​ger·​board ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: the part of a stringed instrument against which the fingers press the strings to vary the pitch