boarding
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the act of getting onto a plane, ship, train, or bus.
the process of passengers embarking on a public transport vehicle, particularly an aircraft or ship.
Simple“Boarding will begin in twenty minutes at gate number five.”
In context“The airline staff announced that boarding would be delayed by thirty minutes due to the late arrival of the incoming flight.”
Usageoften used as a compound noun like 'boarding pass' or 'boarding gate'
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
living and eating at a school during the term instead of going home.
the provision of accommodation and meals, typically in the context of a 'boarding school' where students reside on campus.
Simple“He found it difficult to adjust to boarding after living at home for so long.”
In context“The cost of tuition and boarding has risen significantly, making private education less accessible to middle-income families.”
Usagefrequently functions as an attributive noun in 'boarding school'
- 03 C1 Advanced
a surface or fence made of wooden boards.
a structure or covering consisting of wooden planks or boards.
Simple“The workers put up temporary boarding to hide the construction site.”
In context“The old cottage required extensive new boarding along the exterior to prevent further moisture damage to the frame.”
Synonymsplankingpanelling - 04 C2 Proficiency
a penalty in ice hockey for hitting a player into the wall.
a penalty called when a player checks or pushes an opponent violently into the boards surrounding the rink.
Simple“The referee called a penalty for boarding after the defender pushed him into the wall.”
In context“The player received a major penalty for boarding after a dangerous hit that left his opponent visibly dazed near the sideboards.”
Usage boarding school
By surface analysis, board + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.