English Explanatory Dictionary

boarder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pupil who lives at school during term time.
  2. Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.
  3. One who boards a vehicle.
  4. A sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.
  5. Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
  6. Clipping of skateboarder.
  7. Clipping of snowboarder.
  8. Misspelling of border.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-boarder.wav

Word forms

boarder boarders

Etymology

From board + -er.

Related words

boarding house boarding party room and board rooming house roommate

Derived words

boarder baby boarder cross boarder-cross boardercross boarder-X boarder X bodyboarder home boarder nonboarder parlour boarder riverboarder summer boarder table boarder
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