Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

imageboard

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.29 in modern English

Syllables: im-age-board
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of message board that revolves around the posting of images, with optional associated text, often characterized by the near lack of moderation and by the freedom to discuss any topic.

Example Sentences

"An imageboard is a type of posting board centered around the posting of images. A very famous imageboard is 4chan.org."
"The concept for Anonymous began when American-run imageboard 4chan, a website created in 2003 for sharing images with accompanying comments, followed in the footsteps of the Japanese imageboard 2channel by allowing an anti-signup system where comment posters could remain anonymous."

Etymology

Compound of image + board.

Inflected Forms

imageboards (plural) image board (alternative)

Synonyms

chan

Questions

What does imageboard mean?: A type of message board that revolves around the posting of images, with optional associated text, often characterized by the near lack of moderation and by the freedom to discuss any topic.
Where does imageboard come from?: Compound of image + board.

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