Definition of BOARDER

boarder

Meanings

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.

Origin / Etymology

From board + -er.

Synonyms

lodger, roomer

Scrabble Score: 10

boarder is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
boarder is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
boarder is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

boarder is a valid Words With Friends word