noun

boardroom

BAWD-room

Boardroom (noun) means the room where a company's board of directors or senior managers hold meetings. Example: “The deal was sealed after a tense afternoon in the boardroom.”

noun

The room where a company's board of directors or senior managers hold meetings.

"The deal was sealed after a tense afternoon in the boardroom."

Corporate leadership or management, thought of as a group.

"The decision came straight from the boardroom."

How to use boardroom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe room (or, figuratively, the people) where a company's top decisions get made.

Common pairings

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Word forms

boardrooms plural

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Rhymes for boardroom

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Frequently asked questions

What does “boardroom” mean?

The word “boardroom” means the room where a company's board of directors or senior managers hold meetings. In plain terms, the room (or, figuratively, the people) where a company's top decisions get made.

How do you pronounce “boardroom”?

“Boardroom” is pronounced BAWD-room (/ˈbɔɹdˌɹuːm/ in IPA).

How do you use “boardroom” in a sentence?

Here is “boardroom” used in a sentence: “The deal was sealed after a tense afternoon in the boardroom.”

What part of speech is “boardroom”?

“Boardroom” is a noun.

How many meanings does “boardroom” have?

“Boardroom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the room where a company's board of directors or senior managers hold meetings.