English Word · Intermediate
weatherboard
The windward side of a vessel
Pronunciation: say weatherboard
Meaning
A type of wooden board used for the exterior cladding of buildings.
Example
The homestead lies half a mile from the road, a small bungalow built of weatherboard with an iron roof and with verandas on three sides […]
The homestead lies half a mile from the road, a small bungalow built of weatherboard with an iron roof and with verandas on three sides […]
Practice tips
- Practice weatherboard 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.