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call-board

American

[kawl-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈkɔlˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

a bulletin board, as in a theater, on which notices are posted announcing rehearsals, changes in the cast, etc.

Etymology

Origin of call-board

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

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Notices G. All communications which refer to the company in general shall be posted upon the call-board.

From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Wayburn, Ned

Anything of interest to the company is posted on the call-board.

From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Wayburn, Ned

Notices G. All communications which refer to the company in general shall be posted upon the call-board.

From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Wayburn, Ned

In the professional theatre the call-board is usually placed near the stage door.

From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Wayburn, Ned

Notices C. All communications which refer to the company in general shall be posted upon the call-board.

From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Wayburn, Ned

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