springboard.
A board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform that propels one into the air, used for diving or gymnastics.
Meaning & usage
A board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform that propels one into the air, used for diving or gymnastics.
Something that acts as a catalyst to begin or accelerate an action or growth.
The opportunity acted as a springboard for their success.
Where this word comes from
From spring + board.
To launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office.
Where this word comes from
From spring + board.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.