noun
boarder
Boarder (noun) means a pupil who lives at the school during term time.
noun
1
A pupil who lives at the school during term time.
"The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff."
2
A person who pays to live and take meals in someone's home rather than a hotel.
"When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses."
3
A person getting on board a vehicle.
4
A sailor who climbs onto an enemy ship to attack it, or one who fights off such an attack.
"The captain shouted at the crew to grab arms and repel boarders."
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What is the meaning of boarder?
"boarder" (noun) means a pupil who lives at the school during term time.
What is another word for boarder?
Other words for "boarder" include roomer, lodger.
What is the opposite of boarder?
The opposite of "boarder" is host.
What are the different meanings of boarder?
"boarder" has 3 main meanings: 1. A pupil who lives at the school during term time; 2. A person who pays to live and take meals in someone's home rather than a hotel; 3. A person getting on board a vehicle.
