motherboard

noun

moth·​er·​board ˈmə-t͟hər-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce motherboard (audio)
: the main circuit board especially of a microcomputer

Examples of motherboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In Seoul this month, Zendaya and Roach delivered another striking vintage moment, when the star slipped into Givenchy’s fall 1999 motherboard dress, designed by the late Lee McQueen. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024 This is enabled by a clever system of magnets and copper contact pads that allow the keyboard, trackpad, and other components to connect to the motherboard via the USB bus without involving the bendy, fiddly ribbon cables that usually connect laptop keyboards and trackpads. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024 Key parts such as the battery, display and motherboard are available, as are a replacement type cover port and the kickstand. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 Accessing the motherboard, dealing with port problems The Framework Laptop 16's motherboard. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024 Then, gently pry the cover up and away from the motherboard. Saira Mueller, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023 This processor slots into AM4 motherboards, which limits your upgrade path as it’s being phased out to make room for the next-generation AM5. Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2024 There's no replacement motherboard available, which is a shame since that's probably the first thing that would break from water damage. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2024 Users generally should look to their device or motherboard maker for an update. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of motherboard was in 1971

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“Motherboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motherboard. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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motherboard

noun
moth·​er·​board ˈmət͟h-ər-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce motherboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: the main circuit board especially of a personal computer

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