pegboard

[ peg-bawrd, -bohrd ]

noun

1. a board having holes into which pegs are placed in specific patterns, used for playing or scoring certain games.

pegboard

/ ˈpɛɡˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a board having a pattern of holes into which small pegs can be fitted, used for playing certain games or keeping a score
2. another name for solitaire
3. hardboard perforated by a pattern of holes in which articles may be pegged or hung, as for display

Word History and Origins

Origin of pegboard¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; peg + board

Example Sentences

The first task involved picking up pegs from a pegboard one at a time with just the Third Thumb and placing them in a basket.

From Science Daily

I beam a field of stars against a dark blue sheet I hang off Dad’s tool pegboard.

From Literature

A wall-hung pegboard with more hooks is a practical means of keeping things simple and visible and ensures that your favorite tools, gloves, sunscreen and garden hat are always handy.

From Seattle Times

“There’s a lot of possibilities for making pegboard look pretty.”

From Washington Post

I bought the Ikea pegboard he showed off; I rearranged all my cables to suit his aesthetic.

From The Verge