flip chart

noun

1. a set of sheets, as of cardboard or paper, hinged at the top so that they can be flipped over to show information or illustrations in sequence.

flip chart

noun

1. a pad, containing large sheets of paper that can be easily turned over, mounted on a stand and used to present reports, data, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of flip chart¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

You came over and saw he’d gotten his yellow flip chart opened to the number 8 and said you would be taking that bus too.

From Seattle Times

The university hasn’t revealed details of the case, and the court records don’t say why the flip chart was in the library or whether it was part of a university program.

From Washington Times

As I stand up to leave, Jarvis walks over to the flip chart and wonders aloud what message he should leave this meeting room.

From The Guardian

He says one patient had to be part of a long email chain over whether the term “flip chart” could be used in the workplace, since the word “flip” is a pejorative for Filipino.

From New York Times

I had snagged one of the four stools that fit at the short bar and got a good view of the lyrics written on the large flip chart Conway held.

From Washington Post