blackboard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun sheet of slate; for writing with chalk

Etymology

From black + board, because such surfaces were once typically made of black slate.

In classic literature

Synonyms

chalkboard

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