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Definition of dartboard

dartboard

/ˈdɑːrt.bɔːrd/
dart · board
Plural:dartboards
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dartboard Lexical Profile

dartboard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A circular board, traditionally made of sisal fibers or wood and divided into numbered sectors, used as a target in the game of darts.

Example

"He practiced throwing for an hour, aiming carefully for the center of the dartboard."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century as a compound of 'dart' (from Old French 'dart') and 'board' (from Old English 'bord'), specifically describing the target surface used in the game of darts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dartboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dartboard
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