forum
//ˈfɔːɹəm//
Forms
- Plural
- forums
Definitions
1.A place for discussion.
2.A gathering for the purpose of discussion; a symposium.
3.A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.
4.An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.
- Trish was an admin on three forums, and had no trouble at all when it came to moderating them.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2929
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Synonyms
Etymology
From Latin forum (“public market place, forum”).
Doublet of fuero and door.