board game

noun

plural board games
: a game (such as checkers, chess, or backgammon) played by placing or moving pieces on a board

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The global board game market has been on the upswing since 2020, when people looked for new entertainment and hobbies during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026 That being said, there’s a firepit for s’mores in the garden, board games in the living room, and rooms large enough to accommodate additional family members. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 The library also has an expansive TryIts collection, a lending library where the public can check out and take home items like kites, board games, guitars, and outdoor gear including snowshoes, binoculars, and hammocks. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 His Clue co-stars, from the 1985 film based on the popular board game, also shared tributes. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for board game

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of board game was in 1854

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board game

noun
: a game of strategy (as chess, checkers, or backgammon) played by moving pieces on a board

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