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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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dartboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dartboard
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