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message board

noun

  1. a website or section of a website that is used for public discussion of a specific topic and on which users can submit or read messages:

    You should post your questions on a parenting message board and get support from other parents.

  2. an online discussion group that is maintained on such a website:

    To participate in the message board, you must be a registered user.



message board

noun

  1. an internet discussion forum


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Word History and Origins

Origin of message board1

First recorded in 1990–95

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Example Sentences

Matson wrote in February on a gaming message board for Warhmmer fans.

“It began as a message board,” the former veterinarian told me.

A solitary commenter on the message board is less impressed, however: 'Seriously?!!!!

“Calling someone Cohen is NOT the same as calling someone priest,” wrote one message-board poster.

“I think he wanted someone to stop him, save him from himself,” guessed one commenter on an online message board.

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