board game
Americannoun
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a game, as checkers or chess, requiring the moving of pieces from one section of a board to another.
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any game played on a board.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of board game
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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It was even turned into a board game.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
Next, they tackled the ancient Chinese board game Go.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Inspired by the 1970s board game Mastermind, Wordle players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, receiving feedback only through coloured tiles.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Last year, Quaid told The Times that he and Doumit “have a whole morning routine” involving coffee, music and sometimes even a board game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Lily pulls out a board game she’s been too cool to play since she was like ten, and the three of us play while the grown-ups finish cooking.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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