boarder

Plural: boarders

Noun

• a tenant in someone's house
• someone who forces their way aboard ship
  • "stand by to repel boarders"
• a pupil who lives at school during term time
• A pupil who lives at school during term time.
• Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.
• One who boards a vehicle.
• A sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.
• Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
• Clipping of skateboarder.
• Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
• Clipping of snowboarder.
• Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
• Misspelling of border.

Examples

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

Synonyms

lodger, roomer

Related Words

boarding house, boarding party, room and board, rooming house, roommate