boardroom

noun

board·​room ˈbȯrd-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a room that is designated for meetings of a board

Examples of boardroom in a Sentence

The directors are meeting in the boardroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

The governance conversation in most boardrooms is pointed at the wrong layer. — Donna Dror, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Juan’s work extends beyond the boardroom, where he is recognized for advancing the use of data, automation, and creative strategy to support business growth initiatives. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

The Athletic has previously reported that, in the boardrooms, Arsenal and City do not get on. — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Industry veterans like Michael Yee, the former CEO at MGF Sourcing, have joined the platform to bridge global capabilities directly into North American boardrooms. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boardroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume
• courtroom