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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For those who haven’t seen the only good movie based on a board game (sorry, Battleship), Clue has multiple endings in order to simulate the repeatability of the game. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Accommodations and gathering spaces are closely grouped to keep people together, including the long, family-style tables for meals and board games, daily activities, and nightly happy hours hosted by the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 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 Rooms at Lovekin offer different vibes, from a board game and study room to a roadie music setting, so the shop has something for everyone, Mastri said. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 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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