English Word · Intermediate
floorboard
A long wooden board laid over supporting beams to form part of a floor
Pronunciation: /ˈflɔːˌbɔːd/
Meaning
A long wooden board laid over supporting beams to form part of a floor.
Example
One loose floorboard creaked beneath her foot.
One loose floorboard creaked beneath her foot.
Practice tips
- Practice floorboard out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.