board game

noun

1. a game, as checkers or chess, requiring the moving of pieces from one section of a board to another.
2. any game played on a board.

Word History and Origins

Origin of board game¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The Monopoly-style “Ghettopoly” board game was drenched in racial stereotypes, and angered the NAACP.

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A few weeks ago I was invited to a Soho loft for a board game day.

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Although there is a Mississippi Paddleboat board game in which you can play as Samuel Clemens, river pilot.

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After years of offensive and defensive board game moves, the generals feel powerless.

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After four or more long years of offensive and defensive board game moves, the generals feel powerless.

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