message board
Americannoun
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a website or section of a website that is used for public discussion of a specific topic and on which users can submit or read messages.
You should post your questions on a parenting message board and get support from other parents.
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an online discussion group that is maintained on such a website.
To participate in the message board, you must be a registered user.
noun
Etymology
Origin of message board
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, message board 4chan will be fined £520,000 for failing to comply with the UK's Online Safety Law, according to its lawyer - who says the company will not pay.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
The issue of big people and small airplane seats has long been tabloid fodder and red meat for message board posters.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
In recent months, local teachers, sanitation workers, college interns and others have been demanding answers from officials about outstanding wages through a public message board on Mianchi government’s website.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Clicking on a message board can send you down a rabbit hole for hours.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
So we drove to the community center, where I expected the list to be posted on the glass-encased message board in the foyer.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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