boarder
boarder Lexical Profile
boarder Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who receives regular meals and lodging at another person's house in exchange for payment.
"To help pay the mortgage, the widow decided to take in a quiet university student as a boarder."
A student who lives and takes meals at a boarding school during the academic term, as opposed to a day student.
"While day students went home at four o'clock, every boarder remained on campus for evening study hall."
A person who participates in a sport involving a board, such as snowboarding, skateboarding, or surfing.
"The mountain resort opened a new terrain park specifically designed for experienced skiers and boarders."
A person who boards a ship, especially as part of an attacking force in naval warfare.
"The captain ordered the crew to stand ready on the main deck to repel boarders."
Word Nuance & Usage
Easily confused with its homophone 'border' (a boundary or edge); a 'boarder' always refers to a person, such as a lodger, a boarding school student, or someone who rides a board.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Late Middle English from the noun and verb 'board' (from Old English 'bord', meaning a plank or table used for meals) plus the agentive suffix '-er'.