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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But the ripple effects of the massive company can be felt far beyond the boardrooms and theme parks. Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 There’s a version of this book that’s all boardrooms and revenue numbers, and that version would have been a lot safer. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 In both the operating room and the boardroom, seeking certainty prematurely is often what causes the most damage. James G. Naples, Fortune, 27 June 2026 Blazers are one of those versatile items of clothing that can go from brunch to the boardroom and look fabulous either way. Julia Guerra, InStyle, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardroom

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 2026.

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