message board

noun

1
: a board or sign on which messages or notices are displayed
an electronic message board
2
: a public electronic forum that allows users to post or read messages or to post or download files and that is accessed by computer over a network (such as the Internet)
Even as bullpen problems loom …, they haven't spawned the typical degree of urgency and panic on Internet message boards and sports radio shows.Bill Simmons

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Digital message boards, construction barrels, barricades and signage will be in place to notify motorists of the closures, according to the release. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 30 July 2025 Tech publication 404 Media reported that an anonymous user had shared the database of photos that were accessed from the hack to message board 4chan, per the Times. David Chiu, People.com, 28 July 2025 The ultra-pro-Trump message board, whose members were accused of helping plan the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, has been one of the most loyal corners of the internet for the president. David Gilbert, Wired News, 14 July 2025 The village has also publicized the fee on electronic message boards posted at main entrances to the village. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for message board

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of message board was in 1795

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“Message board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/message%20board. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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