whiteboard

noun

white·​board ˈ(h)wīt-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce whiteboard (audio)
: a hard smooth white surface used for writing or drawing on with markers

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Use a whiteboard, digital collaboration tool, or even paper. Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 In the patio at his parents’ home, the family had a giant whiteboard with sketches of their plans. James Wagner, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024 Both offer monthly plans, native whiteboard features with their free tiers, and advanced AI capabilities with their base paid plans. PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024 Complex formulas are marked on a whiteboard by technicians near the machinery. Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whiteboard 

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whiteboard was in 1951

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“Whiteboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiteboard. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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whiteboard

noun
white·​board ˈhwīt-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce whiteboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd,
ˈwīt-
: a hard smooth white surface used for writing or drawing on with markers
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