dashboard
3 synonyms for dashboard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The panel in front of the driver in a car, holding gauges and controls.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dashboard
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dashboard light
analytics dashboard
admin dashboard
Etymology
Originally the board at the front of a horse-drawn carriage that stopped mud "dashed" up by the horse's hooves from splattering the driver.
Full origin of dashboard →Frequently asked questions
What does “dashboard” mean?
The word “dashboard” means the panel in front of the driver in a car, holding gauges and controls. In plain terms, the instrument panel of a vehicle, or, in software, a summary screen showing key information in one place.
How do you pronounce “dashboard”?
“Dashboard” is pronounced DASH-bawd (/ˈdæʃˌboɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dashboard” in a sentence?
Here is “dashboard” used in a sentence: “The fuel light on the dashboard came on just as we reached the motorway.”
What part of speech is “dashboard”?
“Dashboard” is a noun.
Is “dashboard” a common word?
“Dashboard” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dashboard” have?
“Dashboard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the panel in front of the driver in a car, holding gauges and controls.
