Word Noun
chalkboard
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate UK /tʃˈɔːkbɔːd/ chalk·board UK spelling chalkboards
Definition
n.a large, dark board used for writing with chalk. You often see them in classrooms for teachers to write lessons on.
n.a large, dark surface, typically made of slate or a synthetic material, used for writing with chalk. Often used in educational settings for instruction or public announcements.
Examples
“The teacher wrote the math problem on the chalkboard.”
“Students used the chalkboard to leave messages for their classmates before the school year ended.”
“While digital projectors have become standard in modern lecture halls, many educators still prefer the tactile feedback of writing directly on a chalkboard for complex mathematical derivations.”
Etymology
From chalk + board.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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