# boarder

/ˈbɔɹdɝ/ (US) · /bˈɔːdɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/boarder
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a person who lives in a house or school and pays for their meals and a room. It can also mean a person who rides a board, like a skateboard or a snowboard.

For teachers: a person who resides in a building or institution and pays for lodging and meals; also, a person who rides a board for sport or recreation. Often used in the context of boarding schools or specific athletic disciplines.

## Examples

- The school has many international boarders this year.
- As a boarder at the academy, she spent most of her time in the dormitory with her classmates.
- The local hostel caters primarily to young boarders who require a quiet environment for their studies while staying within a modest budget.

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