boarding school
Americannoun
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boarding schools
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of boarding school
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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While at boarding school, he had his first brush with the mystique of acting when he was called on stage to assist a magician with an illusion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Randall was removed from his role as chaplain at the fee-paying boarding school and reported to the government counter-terrorism watchdog Prevent.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
In the eighth grade, Elsesser accepted a full scholarship to an elite boarding school in East Hampton, N.Y.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
He attended the elite boarding school Eton, later revealing his hurt over William allegedly ignoring him while also there.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
The day after Brian leaves for boarding school, I sneak into Jude’s room while she’s in the shower and see a chat on the computer.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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