whiteboard
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈwaɪtbɔːrd/
KK: /ˈhwaɪtˌbɔrd/
noun
Definition
A smooth, flat surface that is usually white and used for writing or drawing with special markers that can be erased.
Example
The teacher wrote the lesson plan on the whiteboard for the students to see.
Conversation
Have you seen the new whiteboard in the study room?
Yeah, it's huge! I love how much space it has.
I think it will really help us with group projects.
Definitely! We can brainstorm ideas without running out of room.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
markerboard
dry-erase
whiteboard
Antonyms
blackboard
chalkboard
paper
Root Explanation
Whiteboard → It is formed from "white" (from Old English "hwita", meaning bright or light in color) and "board" (from Old English "bord", meaning a flat piece of material). The word "whiteboard" refers to a flat surface that is bright or light in color, typically used for writing or drawing with markers.
Memory Tip
Think of a flat surface that is 'bright' ('white') and made of 'material' ('board') — that's what a whiteboard is used for.
Visually Confused Words
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