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boarding school

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noun

a school at which the pupils receive board and lodging during the school term (distinguished from day school).

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Origin of boarding school

First recorded in 1670–80

Words nearby boarding school

boardinghouse, boardinghouse reach, boarding out, boarding party, boarding pass, boarding school, board measure, board of commissioners, board of education, board of elections, board of estimate
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Words related to boarding school

institute, secondary school, seminary, prep school, preparatory school, finishing school, halls of ivy, military school

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British Dictionary definitions for boarding school

boarding school

noun

a school providing living accommodation for some or all of its pupils
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