1. A wooden board used to play the game of Go, typically marked with a grid of 19×19 lines.
Usage: From Japanese; used in English primarily in the context of the board game Go.

Examples

• She carefully placed the black stone on the goban.
• The tournament provided a professional-grade goban for each match.
• He studied the position on the goban for several minutes before making his move.
• A traditional goban is made from wood and can be quite expensive.
• The goban's grid helps players organize their strategy during the game.