O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

switchboard

/swɪtʃbɔːrd/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does switchboard mean?

noun

A panel or system of switches, used for connecting or disconnecting telephone lines, or a person who operates such a system. A switchboard is also a place where people can be connected to each other by telephone.

Example

"The switchboard operator helped me connect with my family on the other side of the country."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for switchboard

Rhymes with switchboard

Etymologically related