Boarders

noun

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.nounA pupil who lives at school during term time.

"The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff."

2.nounSomeone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.

"When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses."

3.nounOne who boards a vehicle.

4.nounA sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.

"The captain shouted at the crew to grab arms and repel boarders."

5.nounSomeone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.

"A group of boarders swept past us as we climbed the side of the ski run."