Definition

A board that has holes and pegs, used for hanging items or playing games.

Example

She organized her craft supplies on the pegboard in her workshop.

Conversation

Have you ever used a pegboard for organizing tools?

Yeah, I have one in my garage, and it works great!

I think I need to get a pegboard for my art supplies.

That’s a good idea! It would really help keep everything tidy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pegboard → The word is formed from "peg" (from Middle English *pegge*, meaning a small cylindrical object used for fastening) and "board" (from Old English *bord*, meaning a flat piece of wood or material). A pegboard is a board that has holes or slots for pegs to be inserted, used for hanging or organizing items.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small cylindrical object' ('peg') that fits into a 'flat piece of wood' ('board') — that's how a pegboard helps you organize things.

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