corkboard
Americannoun
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an insulating material made of compressed cork, used in building, for industrial purposes, etc.
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a bulletin board made of this material.
noun
Etymology
Origin of corkboard
Example Sentences
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“Queerness is no crime, Transness is no crime,” read a Post-it note attached to the brown corkboard.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
It does not report on what the fans are saying but instead identifies Marks herself as the fan with the corkboard and red string.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2024
People wanting information about dogs available for adoption can view a corkboard pinned with the animals’ photos, but those are often dark or of poor quality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
A corkboard wall displayed book covers that feature photographs from the library, on topics as varied as baseball and architect Eero Saarinen.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2022
Drawings of gowns were tacked to a corkboard, and racks held examples of work in various stages of completion.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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