Examples of chalkboard in a Sentence
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Volunteers worked to wire brush and paint the fences and chalkboards, weed flower beds and repaint the entrance sign to the play space at Memorial Park.
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Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2023
Matthew Meselson, a geneticist and molecular biologist who experimentally confirmed how DNA is replicated, sat in the front row as Ozturk wrote out his findings on a chalkboard.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
For a nourishing pick-me-up between strolling the Freedom Trail and catching a Red Sox game, go for a savory option like the roast beef sandwich (a Massachusetts classic) on fluffy focaccia—or try one of the daily specials handwritten on the chalkboard.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 6 Sep. 2023
Range: CornuFé 110 in Black; lacornueusa.com. 06 Helpful Details Patricia had the refrigerator custom paneled in chalkboard—clever and hardworking!
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
But, without a chalkboard and hyper-qualified brainstorming team handy, that word will have to do.
—Ann Hornaday, Anchorage Daily News, 20 July 2023
The dispenser also comes with a washable chalkboard placard that helps guests identify the beverage.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 30 June 2023
Paint Color: Almost Charcoal by Valspar 21 Gray Color Schemes that Showcase the Timeless Neutral
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Black Widow by Glidden
Look to Black Widow by Glidden for a chalkboard gray with a cool, moody undertone.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2023
To buy: Sutera Stone Bath Mat $60 (was $70); amazon.com
A returns bin
My house is constantly overflowing with library books to take back and Amazon purchases to return, so these two baskets with chalkboard labels are perfect to keep the clutter under wraps.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 14 Aug. 2023
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Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2023
Matthew Meselson, a geneticist and molecular biologist who experimentally confirmed how DNA is replicated, sat in the front row as Ozturk wrote out his findings on a chalkboard.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
For a nourishing pick-me-up between strolling the Freedom Trail and catching a Red Sox game, go for a savory option like the roast beef sandwich (a Massachusetts classic) on fluffy focaccia—or try one of the daily specials handwritten on the chalkboard.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 6 Sep. 2023
Range: CornuFé 110 in Black; lacornueusa.com. 06 Helpful Details Patricia had the refrigerator custom paneled in chalkboard—clever and hardworking!
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
But, without a chalkboard and hyper-qualified brainstorming team handy, that word will have to do.
—Ann Hornaday, Anchorage Daily News, 20 July 2023
The dispenser also comes with a washable chalkboard placard that helps guests identify the beverage.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 30 June 2023
Paint Color: Almost Charcoal by Valspar 21 Gray Color Schemes that Showcase the Timeless Neutral
06
Black Widow by Glidden
Look to Black Widow by Glidden for a chalkboard gray with a cool, moody undertone.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2023
To buy: Sutera Stone Bath Mat $60 (was $70); amazon.com
A returns bin
My house is constantly overflowing with library books to take back and Amazon purchases to return, so these two baskets with chalkboard labels are perfect to keep the clutter under wraps.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 14 Aug. 2023
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First Known Use
1816, in the meaning defined above
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“Chalkboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalkboard. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.
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chalkboard
noun
chalk·board
ˈchȯk-ˌbō(ə)rd 
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a dark smooth surface (as of slate) used for writing or drawing on with chalk
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