NYT Dictionary

LAPBOARD

/ˈlæp.ˌboʊrd/
NounLAP-boardlap-board · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2026

Meaning

A board held on the lap as a simple lap desk.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From lap + board.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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