boarder
/ˈbɔədə/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.73 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
noun
Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
noun
Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
noun
Misspelling of border.
Example Sentences
- "The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff."
- "When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses."
- ""Calls to set down only" sounds more exciting. What station or train staff has the specific duty of repelling would-be boarders? Are the occupants of the train of such exalted main-line status that suburban interlopers are personae non gratae?"
- "I have found holding all doors open solves much of this problem, as late boarders can enter the rear and tag in rather than wait the time it takes to get to the front, particularly if the bus shelter or some other obstacle hinders vision and boarding."
- "The captain shouted at the crew to grab arms and repel boarders."
- "Sensors show inbound Covenant boarding craft. Stand by to repel boarders."
Etymology
Etymology tree English board Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English boarder From board + -er.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈbɔədə/
- British English: /ˈbɔːdə/