storyboard

noun

sto·​ry·​board ˈstȯr-ē-ˌbȯrd 

: a panel or series of panels on which a set of sketches is arranged depicting consecutively the important changes of scene and action in a series of shots (as for a film, television show, or commercial)

storyboard transitive verb

Examples of storyboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pre-Production Planning Pre-production has become more valuable, especially the process of gathering inspiration, building mood boards and refining storyboards. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Kaplan remembers Eastman calling her over and showing her a storyboard, which would be her first introduction to the titular characters. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

But for Harlin, his prep goes beyond scripts and storyboards. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Creators retain the ability to adjust shots, fine-tune prompts, and revise storyboards throughout. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for storyboard

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