chalkboard
Chalkboard (noun) means a dark board, often slate or coated in enamel, used for writing on with chalk. Example: “The recipe was scrawled on a chalkboard outside the café.”
How to use chalkboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA board meant for writing with chalk, the forerunner of the modern whiteboard.
Word forms
chalkboarded past tense, chalkboards plural, chalkboards singular
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The recipe was scrawled on a _____ outside the café.
Etymology
A compound of "chalk" and "board."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “chalkboard” mean?
The word “chalkboard” means a dark board, often slate or coated in enamel, used for writing on with chalk. In plain terms, a board meant for writing with chalk, the forerunner of the modern whiteboard.
How do you pronounce “chalkboard”?
“Chalkboard” is pronounced CHAWK-bawd (/ˈt͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ in IPA).
How do you use “chalkboard” in a sentence?
Here is “chalkboard” used in a sentence: “The recipe was scrawled on a chalkboard outside the café.”
What part of speech is “chalkboard”?
“Chalkboard” is a noun.