whiteboard
Americannoun
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whiteboards
plural
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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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of whiteboard
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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Ponce added a whiteboard at the intersection keeping count of how many days had passed since the previous crash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
There are even plans for a 10th album taking shape on a whiteboard in the corner of the studio.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
With a few snips of her scissors, a plain whiteboard rag transforms into three strips of cloth perfect for braiding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The one guy who may know, James’s longtime agent Rich Paul, is on his podcast playing LeBron CSI with a whiteboard, outlining suspected destinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
I waited until everyone else had left and walked over to her at the whiteboard.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
People vandalized and stole Ponce’s whiteboards, adding a dimension of drama to the tracker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Chairs and whiteboards on wheels say “move me.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
They sketched out priorities and drafted legislative language on whiteboards, then waited for the opportune moment to introduce a bill.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025
There, the classrooms offer a stark contrast to the dilapidated government schools, with painted walls, new desks, whiteboards and fans, and students in smart uniforms.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
Some of the rooms are full of desks and whiteboards.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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