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Board Meaning: Definitions, Examples & Usage Guide (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：a flat piece of wood (board)
board
/bɔːd/
n.
A long, flat piece of wood used for building things like floors, walls, or signs.
a flat piece of wood
➕
/ə flæt piːs əv wʊd/
n.
A long, thin, flat piece of wood used in construction or for making furniture.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'bord' meaning 'plank, table, or ship's side'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a wooden board and a board of directors both involving a flat surface.
📖 Example
We need to buy another board to finish building the bookshelf this weekend.
We need to buy another board to finish building the bookshelf this weekend.
🔗 Collocations
board game – a game played on a flat surface with pieces
cutting board – a board used for cutting food
floor board – a board used for flooring
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originally 'bord' in Old English meant a plank. The sense 'meals provided' comes from 'room and board' (table and lodging). 'Board of directors' derives from the table around which members gather.
Meaning 2：a group of directors (board)
board
/bɔːd/
n.
A group of people who manage or make important decisions for a company or organization.
a group of directors
➕
/ə ɡruːp əv dɪˈrɛktəz/
n.
A group of people who manage or make important decisions for a company or organization.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The board of the company will meet next Monday to discuss the new environmental plan.
The board of the company will meet next Monday to discuss the new environmental plan.
🔗 Collocations
board of directors – the group of people elected to manage a company
board meeting – a meeting of the board of directors
board member – a person who serves on a board
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
boardroom (n.) – a room where board meetings are held
chairboard (n.) – the position of chairperson of a board
Meaning 3：regular meals provided (board)
board
/bɔːd/
n.
Meals provided regularly for a fixed payment, like in a student dormitory or a guest house.
regular meals provided
➕
/ˈrɛɡjʊlər miːlz prəˈvaɪdɪd/
n.
Meals provided as part of a payment arrangement, often in a dormitory or guest house.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
When she studied abroad, she chose a homestay that included board so she didn't have to cook.
When she studied abroad, she chose a homestay that included board so she didn't have to cook.
🔗 Collocations
room and board – lodging and meals provided together
full board – all meals provided as part of the price
half board – breakfast and one main meal provided
🔄 Synonyms
meals (n.) – the food served at a particular time
food (n.) – any substance consumed to provide nutritional support
sustenance (n.) – food and drink regarded as a source of strength
🌱 Derivatives
boarder (n.) – a person who receives regular meals and lodging
boarding house (n.) – a house where paying guests receive meals and lodging
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