forum

Everyday

1. A forum is a place, meeting or website where people discuss a topic and share views. tree →
2. An online message board where people post questions and answers. tree →
3. In ancient Rome, the forum was the main public square for markets and meetings. tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday life (internet forums), school (a student forum), history (the Roman Forum). Phrases: «an online forum», «a public forum», «post on a forum». Safety: never share personal details on public forums.

Examples

• I asked a question on a gaming forum. tree →
• The town held a public forum about the new park. tree →
• The Roman Forum was busy with traders. tree →
• Our school council is a forum for pupils' ideas. tree →
• Don't give your address on an online forum. tree →
• The forum has rules about being kind. tree →
• Close to the Forum of Rome stood the so-called temple of Janus, which, however, was merely an arched passage, closed by massive gates. tree →

Note

Plural is usually «forums»; «fora» is formal or academic. Capital F for the Roman Forum.