board game

noun

plural board games

: a game (such as checkers, chess, or backgammon) played by placing or moving pieces on a board

Examples of board game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Horseback riding in the gentle meadows and stunning mountains is the main event here, but there is plenty to do beyond that— hiking, river tubing, board games, herding cattle, hayrides, the list goes on. — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Sunshine all day, cool breezes at night, board games after homemade feasts. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 5 July 2026

Toss some Frisbees, a ball or two, and a deck of cards or board game into the basket, and head out for a fab afternoon of fresh air and good times. — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026

KPop Demon Hunters Edition, where anywhere from two to six players can play the classic Hasbro board game. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for board game

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe

Kids Definition

board game

noun

: a game of strategy (as chess, checkers, or backgammon) played by moving pieces on a board