Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

boards

/bɔːɹdz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.31 in modern English

Syllables: boards
IPA: /bɔːɹdz/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of board

noun

A stage (as in a theater).

Informal

noun

Structure around a rink for ice hockey.

noun

A hardcover binding on a book.

Informal

noun

Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession.

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of board

name

plural of Board

Example Sentences

"I’m an actress. No—not the kind you’re thinking of, lunching at the Savoy covered with jewellery, and with their photograph in every paper saying how much they love Madame So and So’s face cream. I’ve been on the boards since I was a kid of six—tumbling."
"His new novel just came out in boards. The paperback will follow in about a year."

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /bɔːɹdz/
British English: /bɔːdz/

Usage

Informal

Phrases

tread the boards walk the boards

Rhymes With

towards records awards rewards lords swords wards lord's chords cords hordes accords

Questions

How do you pronounce boards?: The recorded pronunciation is /bɔːɹdz/.
What does boards mean?: plural of board
Where does boards come from?: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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