chalkboard

noun

chalk·​board ˈchȯk-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce chalkboard (audio)

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In the bathroom, a chalkboard panel against the door invites visitors to vote for their favorite room via a tally system. Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026 The Hall of Fame coach used to film his speeches and his chalkboard sessions, partly to rehearse and partly because Walsh hoped the resulting VHS tapes would serve as a teaching tool for the next wave of young coaches. Daniel Brown, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026 The old backstop and chalkboard style scoreboard still remain. Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 The chalkboard specials change nightly. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chalkboard

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First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chalkboard was in 1816

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“Chalkboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalkboard. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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chalkboard

noun
chalk·​board ˈchȯk-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce chalkboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a dark smooth surface (as of slate) used for writing or drawing on with chalk

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