motherboard

noun

moth·​er·​board ˈmə-t͟hər-ˌbȯrd 

: the main circuit board especially of a microcomputer

Examples of motherboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The modern trend in motherboard design is toward reducing the number of SATA ports, to make space for other motherboard components or more recent connector types. —John Burek, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026

Clear skies American multinational technology company Intel showcases their motherboards during the artificial intelligence exhibition AI EXPO 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan, on March 25, 2026. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 May 2026

The smart textile technology in the pilot grew from research Jayaraman led in the 1990s, which resulted in a smart shirt or wearable motherboard. —Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026

That included a new mounting system, which allowed components to be placed closer together on the motherboard—alongside a new heat management system and shrunken 200MP camera sensor. —Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for motherboard

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard
• shuffleboard

Kids Definition

motherboard

noun

moth·​er·​board ˈmət͟h-ər-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: the main circuit board especially of a personal computer