clipboard
word
Definition
A clipboard is a flat board with a clip at the top to hold papers; it also refers to a temporary storage area in computers for cut or copied data.
Usage & Nuances
In daily use, "clipboard" most often means the physical board for papers in offices, schools, and clinics. In tech contexts, especially on computers and smartphones, it means where cut/copied text or images are stored temporarily. Don't confuse with "noticeboard" (for posting information publicly).
Example Sentences
The nurse wrote my name on a clipboard.
basic
Please hand me the clipboard from the table.
basic
She copied the text to the clipboard on her computer.
basic
You’ll need to sign the form on this clipboard.
natural
Let me just paste that link from my clipboard.
natural
During meetings, he always carries a clipboard to jot down notes.
natural