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

Milligan left the series after two seasons after demanding that he and the cast be compensated for the show’s various merchandising endeavors, including lunch boxes, coloring books and board games. —Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 17 June 2025

The lodge’s Great Room, anchored by an impressive stone fireplace, is perfect for gathering around board games or recounting the day’s adventures over craft beers. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025

Any film that is adapted from a game or toy, including video games, board games, dolls, and action figures. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 May 2025

Both series that are based on the classic board games will return in 2026 and are produced by Hasbro Entertainment alongside Lionsgate Alternative Television, with Mattel Television Studios co-producing Scrabble. —Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 May 2025

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