board game

noun

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

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Applicable trademarks cover a wide range of NASCAR products, including clothing, caps, keychains, toys, miniature cars and board games. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026 Procure a skateboard, bike, or board game from the Gear Garage (a free amenity for guests) to play all day. Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026 In college, one of Carolyn’s favorite places was a board game cafe a short walk from campus. Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026 Let’s be honest here, and no disrespect to venerable family board games, but Monopoly is kind of boring. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for board game

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of board game was in 1854

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“Board game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20game. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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board game

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

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