boardroom
UK: ˈbɔːdruːm | US: ˈbɔːrdruːm
n. a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets to discuss and make decisions.
The word "boardroom" combines "board," derived from Old English bord (referring to a table, later metaphorically extended to a group of people who meet at a table to govern), and "room," from Old English rūm (a space or chamber). The term emerged in the 19th century as corporate governance structures formalized, reflecting the literal and functional space where a "board" convenes. The logic is straightforward: a room designated for the board’s meetings.
The executives gathered in the boardroom to discuss the merger.
The boardroom was equipped with a large screen for presentations.
She walked confidently into the boardroom to present her proposal.
Decisions made in the boardroom affect the entire company.
The boardroom’s minimalist design reflected the company’s modern ethos.