Definition

Noun: A monopoly board is the specific game board used for playing the board game Monopoly. It is a square playing surface divided into spaces, each representing properties, railroads, utilities, or special game zones (like "Go," "Jail," or "Free Parking") that players move around using dice.

Usage

The term is used to refer to the physical board component of the Monopoly game set. * We set up the monopoly board on the kitchen table. * One of the houses is missing from the monopoly board. * He landed on Park Place on the monopoly board.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe a situation that resembles the structured, property-acquisition nature of the game.
  • The corporate takeover turned the industry into a giant monopoly board.

Variants and Related Words

• Monopoly (proper noun): The trademarked name of the board game itself.
• Game board (noun): The general term for any board used in a board game.

Synonyms

• Game board (specific to Monopoly)

Notes

• "Monopoly board" is a compound noun. The core word "board" is a flat piece of material. In this compound, it is specifically defined by the proprietary game "Monopoly." It is not used as a verb.

Noun

1. a board used for playing monopoly