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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Inside, visitors can try their luck with trivia and board games for a chance to win prizes and purchase appetizers for a Halloween menu. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025 Guests include families playing board games in the afternoon and teenage girls with their tarot decks on a Friday night. Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025 Banijay Entertainment inked a multi-territory format deal with Studiocanal and formats studio Dreamspark for Banijay’s Werewolves, a reality format show based on the cult board game. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025 The two drawers at the base can store board games or extra linens, and the open shelving above is great for coffee table books and remote controls. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for board game

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

board game

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

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