chalkboard

noun

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

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Equations define lines that carry on off the chalkboard, but to where? Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026 Pick your fish from the chalkboard, choose your preparation, then watch the wood-fire theatrics. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 The chalkboard highlights six sandwiches ($13-$15) served on ciabatta from Garden City’s Acme Bakeshop. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026 Van Cott allegedly ordered two $2,200 refrigerators; a $3,950 two-door freezer; two 12-inch hot plates; a 24-inch griddle; a chargrill; a fryolator; shelving; a sandwich prep table; a convection oven; and hanging chalkboards, all using school funds, the feds say. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 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 5 May. 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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