noun
chalkboard
CHAWK-bawd
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.”
noun
1
A dark board, often slate or coated in enamel, used for writing on with chalk.
"The recipe was scrawled on a chalkboard outside the café."
"Students copied notes from the chalkboard."
How to use chalkboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA board meant for writing with chalk, the forerunner of the modern whiteboard.
Common pairings
chalkboard menu
write on the chalkboard
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like chalkboard.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- chalkboards
- Third person singular
- chalkboards
- Past tense
- chalkboarded
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The recipe was scrawled on a _____ outside the café.
Etymology
A compound of "chalk" and "board."
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for chalkboard
board
hoard
aboard
onboard
keyboard
cupboard
outboard
seaboard
backboard
starboard
cardboard
surfboard
See all rhymes for chalkboard →
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.
