Definition

A board or surface where notices, announcements, or information are displayed for people to see.

Example

The school has a noticeboard in the hallway where students can post their events.

Conversation

Have you checked the noticeboard lately?

Not recently, what’s up there?

There’s a new club meeting posted on the noticeboard this Friday.

Oh, I should take a look and see if I want to join!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noticeboard → It is formed from "notice" (from Old French *noter*, meaning to mark or note) and "board" (from Old English *bord*, meaning a flat piece of wood). A noticeboard is a flat surface used to display marked or noted information.

Memory Tip

Think of a flat piece of wood ('board') where you can 'mark' or 'note' important information ('notice'). This helps you remember that a noticeboard is a place to display important messages.

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