boarding

American  

[bawr-ding, bohr-] / ˈbɔr dɪŋ, ˈboʊr- /

noun

1. wooden boards collectively.

2. a structure of boards, as in a fence or a floor.

3. the act of a person who boards a ship, train, airplane, or the like.

   an uneventful boarding.

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boarding British  

/ ˈbɔːdɪŋ /

noun

1. a structure of boards, such as a floor or fence

2. timber boards collectively

3. 1. the act of embarking on an aircraft, train, ship, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      a boarding pass

4. a process used in tanning to accentuate the natural grain of hides, in which the surface of a softened leather is lightly creased by folding grain to grain and the fold is worked to and fro across the leather

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Other Word Forms

• preboarding adjective

Etymology

Origin of boarding

First recorded in 1525–35; board + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“I definitely would have had to pay, like, $80, which would have ruined the challenge,” he said, referring to the cost of checking a bag while boarding.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first-come, first-served program allows those without boarding passes to go through security checkpoints and, if they pass all security screenings, enjoy airport amenities.

From Los Angeles Times

The boarding of the vessel involved an elite group of the Coast Guard called the Maritime Security and Response Team, the source said.

From BBC

Before boarding the plane in January, the drummer says, he was promised $2,000 a month over email, as well as a Russian passport and the plane ticket.

From The Wall Street Journal

For senior grades though, boarding school is the only option for a good education.

From BBC

Related Words

• catch
• climb on
• enter
• get on
• hop on