boardroom

noun

board·​room ˈbȯrd-ˌrüm How to pronounce boardroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room that is designated for meetings of a board

Examples of boardroom in a Sentence

The directors are meeting in the boardroom.
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And its ambient, consistent light creates more of a 'boardroom' atmosphere. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026 Beyond the boardroom, my activism is rooted in service and advocacy. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 What would be a boardroom resembles more of a chic formal dining room, with a mossy green color scheme and glowy lighting. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026 Clifford said over 250 employees filled the boardroom to share their concerns. Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardroom

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boardroom was in 1732

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“Boardroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boardroom. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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