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

On Facebook, users can access ad topics they do not wish to see, including wrestling, chocolate and board games.

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During World War II, the British and U.S. military hid money, maps and tools in Monopoly board games and sent them via fake charities to soldiers and airmen held in German prison camps.

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Kausas compared his pursuit to a board game—one he wants to win.

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A new set of stamps is being issued to mark 90 years since classic board game Monopoly launched in the UK.

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The clutter of books, board games and toys in their house means making space for the family to sit and chat together is incredibly hard.

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