boarding
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for boarding, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of getting onto a plane, ship, train, or bus.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use boarding
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
By surface analysis, board + -ing.
Full origin of boarding →Frequently asked questions
What does “boarding” mean?
The word “boarding” means the process of getting onto a plane, ship, train, or bus. In plain terms, getting on a vehicle, or being housed and fed somewhere, or a wooden barrier — context tells you which.
How do you use “boarding” in a sentence?
Here is “boarding” used in a sentence: “Boarding for flight 204 begins in twenty minutes.”
What part of speech is “boarding”?
“Boarding” is a noun.
Is “boarding” a common word?
“Boarding” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “boarding” have?
“Boarding” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of getting onto a plane, ship, train, or bus.
What is the difference between "boarding" and "aboard"?
"Boarding" is the process of getting onto a plane, ship, train, or bus, while "aboard" means already on it. Passengers do their boarding at the gate, and once they are on, they are aboard.
What is a "boarding school"?
A boarding school is one where "boarding" refers to the meals and lodging provided to pupils for payment, so that students live at the school during term. Here "boarding" describes the food and accommodation students receive while staying there.
What is a "boarding pass"?
A boarding pass is the document or ticket that permits a passenger to board a plane, so it relates to "boarding" in the sense of getting onto a vehicle. It is shown at the gate before boarding begins.
What is the difference between "boarding" and "lodging"?
"Lodging" refers to a place to stay or sleep, whereas "boarding" in its accommodation sense usually includes both meals and a place to stay. This is why the phrase "board and lodging" pairs the food element with the room element.