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boarding
Boarding (noun) means the process of getting onto a plane, ship, train, or bus. Example: “Boarding is delayed because the crew are still cleaning the cabin.”
noun
1
The process of getting onto a plane, ship, train, or bus.
"Boarding is delayed because the crew are still cleaning the cabin."
"Please have your passes ready at the gate for boarding."
"Boarding for flight 204 begins in twenty minutes."
2
Meals and lodging provided for payment, especially at a school.
"The fee covers tuition and boarding."
3
A structure or surface made of boards, such as a wall or barrier.
"The shop window was covered with plywood boarding after the storm."
"Rough wooden boarding kept the cattle out of the field."
"Workers put up boarding around the construction site."
How to use boarding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting on a vehicle, or being housed and fed somewhere, or a wooden barrier — context tells you which.
Common pairings
boarding pass
boarding school
now boarding
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Word forms
- Plural
- boardings
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Etymology
Analysed on the surface as board plus -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for boarding
Harding
hoarding
guarding
awarding
regarding
rewarding
onboarding
forwarding
bombarding
snowboarding
safeguarding
skateboarding
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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.
