whiteboard

noun

white·​board ˈ(h)wīt-ˌbȯrd 

: a hard smooth white surface used for writing or drawing on with markers

Examples of whiteboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rich Paul, James’ agent, broke out a whiteboard on his Game Over show last week to list potential landing spots for his client, including Philadelphia, Miami, Minnesota, Denver, Golden State and Cleveland. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026

When this summer began, that whiteboard looked a little different. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Then on the periphery of the whiteboard, the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks were written as options for James in free agency. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

The LoC also plays host to Carl Sagan’s old whiteboard, a 160-year-old wedding cake, and at least one packet of cocaine. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for whiteboard

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

Kids Definition

whiteboard

noun

white·​board ˈhwīt-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd, 

ˈwīt-

: a hard smooth white surface used for writing or drawing on with markers