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- [soun-ding bawrd, bohrd]
- /ˈsaʊn dɪŋ bɔrd, boʊrd/
- /saʊnd bɔːd/
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- [soun-ding bawrd, bohrd]
- /ˈsaʊn dɪŋ bɔrd, boʊrd/
Definitions of sounding board words
- noun sounding board a thin, resonant plate of wood forming part of a musical instrument, and so placed as to enhance the power and quality of the tone. 1
- noun sounding board a structure over or behind and above a speaker, orchestra, etc., to reflect the sound toward the audience. 1
- noun sounding board a board used in floors, partitions, etc., for deadening sound. 1
- noun sounding board a person or persons whose reactions serve as a measure of the effectiveness of the methods, ideas, etc., put forth. 1
- noun sounding board a person or group that propagates ideas, opinions, etc.: He was more of a sounding board than a novelist. 1
- noun sounding board person whose response is solicited 1
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Origin of sounding board
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70
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Parts of speech for Sounding board
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sounding board popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
sounding board usage trend in Literature
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