Synonyms

boardroom

American

[bawrd-room, -room, bohrd-] / ˈbɔrdˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈboʊrd- /

Or board room

noun

a room set aside for meetings of a board, as of a corporation.
a room in a broker's office where stock-market quotations are listed on a board or by other means.

boardroom British

/ ˈbɔːdˌruːm, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a room where the board of directors of a company meets
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a boardroom power struggle

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Etymology

Origin of boardroom

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; board + room

Example Sentences

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When it comes to family finances, a casual talk can be just as critical as a boardroom summit.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Another explanation is that settling with an activist and prioritizing their agenda in the boardroom is inherently disruptive, ultimately weighing down the company’s performance.”

From Barron's

"And I think that's an advantage that a lot of these people in these boardrooms don't have."

From BBC

Supporters continue to demand boardroom change, there are obvious holes in O'Neill's squad and they have now lost seven league matches.

From BBC

There is frustration for supporters, but most of the noise comes from the boardroom.

From BBC

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