boards
/bɔːdz/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A stage (as in a theater).
NounRegister: informal
Examples
I’m an actress. No—not the kind you’re thinking of, lunching at the Savoy covered with jewellery, and with their photograph in every paper saying how much they love Madame So and So’s face cream. I’ve been on the boards since I was a kid of six—tumbling.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Structure around a rink for ice hockey.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
kỳ thi đầu vào đại học hoặc đủ điều kiện cho một nghề
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boards” mean?
A stage (as in a theater).
Is “boards” formal or informal?
boards is generally informal.