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 got myself relaxed in my chair and looked up at the boarding passengers, enjoying Southwest open seating roulette one last time.

From Los Angeles Times

St. Benedict’s has an extensive counseling program and boarding options for children who cannot remain with their families.

From The Wall Street Journal

Laura Anne also thinks paying for priority boarding is "a bit of a con".

From BBC

For years, I’d literally count the days, awaiting his return from boarding school so we could resume our adventures.

From Literature

But boarding the copper train isn’t without risk.

From Barron's

Related Words

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