boarder.
A pupil who lives at school during term time.
Meaning & usage
A pupil who lives at school during term time.
The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff.
Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.
When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses.
One who boards a vehicle.
A sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.
The captain shouted at the crew to grab arms and repel boarders.
Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
A group of boarders swept past us as we climbed the side of the ski run.
Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding. Clipping of skateboarder.
Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding. Clipping of snowboarder.
Misspelling of border.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English board Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English boarder From board + -er.
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