shipboard

American  

[ship-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈʃɪpˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

1. Archaic.

   1. the deck or side of a ship.

   2. the situation of being on a ship.

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adjective

1. done, conducted, or designed for use aboard ship, especially during an ocean voyage.

   a shipboard romance; a shipboard telephone.

idioms

1. on shipboard, aboard a seagoing vessel.

shipboard British  

/ ˈʃɪpˌbɔːd /

noun

1. (modifier) taking place, used, or intended for use aboard a ship

   a shipboard encounter

2. on board a ship

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Etymology

Origin of shipboard

First recorded in 1150–1200; late Middle English shipbord; replacing Middle English shipesbord; see ship ¹, board,

Example Sentences

Shipboard firefighting is a unique skill and Newark firefighters don’t commonly face this kind of fire, Jackson said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2023

The PLA paper appeared in Shipboard Electronic Countermeasure, a journal owned by a Chinese state-run shipping conglomerate that publishes articles on topics including signals-jamming and electronic warfare.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2023

Shipboard jobs might last half a year, followed by months of leave.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2021

Shipboard fires that aren’t contained quickly can cause extensive damage and threaten the life of crew members as well as the survivability of the ship itself.

From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2015

"Shipboard stations seem to have more rules than the others," commented Dick.

From Walter and the Wireless by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)