forum

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔːɹəm/ (UK)
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/ˈfɔːɹəm/ (UK) · /ˈfɔɹəm/ · /ˈfoːɹəm/

Definition of forum

5 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A place for discussion.
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noun

  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. (Internet)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.”
  5. (historical)A square or marketplace in a Roman town, used for public business and commerce.

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

Etymology

From Latin forum (“public market place, forum”). Doublet of fuero and door.

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