boarder
noun
a person, especially a lodger, who is supplied with regular meals.
boarders
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pluralof boarder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Financial lessons from the nation’s history: embrace risks, don’t be afraid of debt, take in boarders if things get tight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Financial lessons from the nation’s history as the U.S. reaches 250 years: take risks, don’t be afraid of debt, take in boarders if things get tight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
A couple have told of their "heartache" after their beloved German Shepherd went missing while in the care of a couple who were later found to be illegal dog boarders.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
Once, they might have been rented out to boarders, but that model has unfortunately fallen out of fashion in spite of platforms like Airbnb, perhaps because the owners often don’t need the money.
From Slate ● Nov. 27, 2024
Five boarders and Mrs. Murphy are standing behind chairs.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
