chalkboard

[ chawk-bawrd, -bohrd ]

noun

1. a blackboard, especially a green or other light-colored one.

chalkboard

/ ˈtʃɔːkˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a hard or rigid surface made of a smooth usually dark substance, used for writing or drawing on with chalk, esp in teaching Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)blackboard

Word History and Origins

Origin of chalkboard¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; chalk + board

Example Sentences

As people wind through the queue of the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride, they’re greeted by a chalkboard message left by the princess.

From Los Angeles Times

I have invented eight hundred different flavors—but not a single one has ever gone up on that chalkboard.

From Literature

She erased the chalkboard and gathered up her papers.

From Literature

Memorabilia autographed by female athletes covered the walls, with a painting of U.S. soccer legend Abby Wambach mounted above the chalkboard beer menu.

From Seattle Times

The class is lively and cheeky: “No teachers allowed in this room,” graffiti scrawled above the chalkboard says.

From Seattle Times