whiteboard
Americannoun
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a smooth, glossy sheet of white plastic that can be written on with a colored pen or marker in the manner of a blackboard.
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Also called interactive whiteboard. Computers. an interactive display screen that is connected to a computer and allows for viewing, input, and collaboration by multiple users.
A whiteboard can enhance classroom instruction.
noun
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a shiny white surface that can be wiped clean after being used for writing or drawing on, used esp in teaching
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a large screen used to project computer images to a group of people
Etymology
Origin of whiteboard
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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Finn urged Figma to trim its product suite down to its core design, coding, and virtual whiteboard tools.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
A whiteboard shows upcoming specials from Bargatze’s talent roster, including his father, Stephen, a magician whose former career as a clown provided Bargatze with plenty of material.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"Even the interactive whiteboard is a screen," she says.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
"We spent a lot of time sitting in my office, writing on a whiteboard," Martini says.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
He finished item three—empty the dishwasher—on the to-do list Dad left for him on the kitchen whiteboard every day, and grabbed his suitcase.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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