Skip to content
WORDS, MADE CLEAR.
Your everyday English companion

English dictionary

boards Meaning & Definition

/bɔːdz/

What Does Boards Mean?

Boards is used as a noun meaning plural of board. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of board.

Boards at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/bɔːdz/
Pluralonly

Boards Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of board

Noun

  1. A stage (as in a theater).
  2. Structure around a rink for ice hockey.
  3. A hardcover binding on a book.

    His new novel just came out in boards. The paperback will follow in about a year.

Noun

  1. Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession.

Boards as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of board

Synonyms of Boards

The source does not list synonyms for this entry.

Boards synonyms and antonyms →

Boards in a Sentence

His new novel just came out in boards. The paperback will follow in about a year.

Word Forms & Grammar

boards

boards pl (plural only)

Words That Rhyme With Boards

Origin of Boards

Origin 1: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Origin 2: From College Board tests.

More About Boards On Meaning Stash

More Words Starting With “Boa”

Trending On Meaning Stash This Week