I've been wondering why do they call it a breadboard? (a Electronic Breadboard)?

Question

My boyfriend is a Technologist and I asked him this questions yesturday why do they call it a Breadboard? and he didn't know I'm just wondering if there is any history behind it or anything. thanks in Advance.

Answer 1

The breadboard derives its name from the early days of radio when amateurs would nail copper wire and terminal strips to a wooden board (often literally a board for cutting bread), and solder electronic components to them.