whiteboard

American  

[hwahyt-bawrd, ‑-bohrd, wahyt‑] / ˈʰwaɪtˌbɔrd, ‑ˌboʊrd, ˈwaɪt‑ /

noun

1. a smooth, glossy sheet of white plastic that can be written on with a colored pen or marker in the manner of a blackboard.

2. Also called interactive whiteboard.  Computers. an interactive display screen that is connected to a computer and allows for viewing, input, and collaboration by multiple users.

   A whiteboard can enhance classroom instruction.

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whiteboard British  

/ ˈwaɪtˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a shiny white surface that can be wiped clean after being used for writing or drawing on, used esp in teaching

2. a large screen used to project computer images to a group of people

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Etymology

Origin of whiteboard

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

When I duck into the classroom, Kumu Whitman is writing on the whiteboard.

From Literature

On the whiteboard Kumu Whitman notes that our school library is hosting an art contest called Anywhere in the Worlds.

From Literature

Kumu Whitman frowns at Denny and then points to the whiteboard.

From Literature

On Thursday afternoon, 20 of 44 students had shown up for an AP world history class where the whiteboard prompt asked, “Why might some people resort to violent resistance rather than peaceful protest?”

From Los Angeles Times

The name of each kid is scribbled on a whiteboard next to the place where the door is supposed to be.

From Literature