dashboard
/ˈdæʃˌboɹd/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.33 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An upturned screen of wood or leather placed on the front of a horse-drawn carriage, sleigh or other vehicle that protected the driver from mud, debris, water and snow thrown up by the horse's hooves.
noun
A panel beneath the windshield of a vehicle or aircraft containing indicator gauges, compartments, and sometimes controls and indicator lights.
noun
The float of a paddle wheel.
noun
noun
A data visualization that summarizes reports from multiple disparate sources at a glance.
Example Sentences
- "Though it's cold and lonely in the deep dark night / I can see paradise by the dashboard light"
- "Log in to the dashboard to change your account settings."
- "It's so addictive, I all too often find myself just scrolling down my dashboard on Tumblr, finding things that other people have reblogged that appeal to me, reblogging, then continuing to scroll."
- "I began following other fat-positive Tumblrs, and soon my dashboard was filled with positive representations of fatness: pictures, stories, quotes, and links to articles and blogs."
- "Though I rarely use it anymore, absently scrolling through my dashboard acquainted me with many new people from all around the world, and it helped me understand myself in new ways."
- "Dashboarding your work can enhance productivity."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈdæʃˌboɹd/
- British English: /ˈdæʃˌbɔːd/