boardinghouse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of boardinghouse
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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Jones, who was so brilliant in Daniel’s production of “King Hedley II” at A Noise Within is just as luminous here as the calming force at the boardinghouse.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025
Another is Marie-Christine Lippman, whose family foundation runs a boardinghouse on land owned by Sothea’s family.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
Years later, she expressed regret about the way she had depicted a Black character who lives at the boardinghouse with the protagonist.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024
In the 1940s, the mansion was converted to a boardinghouse, then it fell into disrepair.
From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2023
But I will miss some aspects of this boardinghouse, though.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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