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The menu is short and changes frequently, sometimes with just four items scribbled on a chalkboard.
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Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The underwater system, which emits short, random bursts that sound like nails on a chalkboard, is much quieter than old-school noisemakers and doesn’t harm animals’ hearing.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Don't miss the giant chalkboard in the lobby, which lists all the family-oriented and kids-only activities.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
Sophie uses her iPhone to zoom in on the chalkboard — not just to see, but to understand.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The underwater system, which emits short, random bursts that sound like nails on a chalkboard, is much quieter than old-school noisemakers and doesn’t harm animals’ hearing.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Don't miss the giant chalkboard in the lobby, which lists all the family-oriented and kids-only activities.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
Sophie uses her iPhone to zoom in on the chalkboard — not just to see, but to understand.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Chalkboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalkboard. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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chalkboard
noun
chalk·board
ˈchȯk-ˌbō(ə)rd 
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a dark smooth surface (as of slate) used for writing or drawing on with chalk
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