B2 noun Neutral #5 most common

boarding

/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

Boarding refers to the act of getting onto a ship, aircraft, or train, or the provision of accommodation and meals, particularly at a school or institution. In an academic context, it specifically describes a system where students live at the school during the term.

Examples

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1

The airline announced that boarding for flight BA204 would begin in ten minutes.

The airline announced that the process of getting on flight BA204 would begin in ten minutes.

2

Passengers are requested to remain seated until their boarding group is called.

Passengers are requested to stay in their seats until the group for entering the plane is called.

3

I'm just at the boarding gate now, so I'll call you when I arrive.

I am currently at the gate to get on the plane, so I will call you later.

Word Family

Noun
boarding
Verb
board
Adjective
boarded
Related
boarder
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Memory Tip

Visualize a 'board' (a wooden plank) used as a ramp to walk onto a ship; that is where 'boarding' comes from.

Quick Quiz

Please have your ______ pass and identification ready before reaching the gate.

Correct!

The correct answer is: boarding

Examples

1

The airline announced that boarding for flight BA204 would begin in ten minutes.

everyday

The airline announced that the process of getting on flight BA204 would begin in ten minutes.

2

Passengers are requested to remain seated until their boarding group is called.

formal

Passengers are requested to stay in their seats until the group for entering the plane is called.

3

I'm just at the boarding gate now, so I'll call you when I arrive.

informal

I am currently at the gate to get on the plane, so I will call you later.

4

The study compares the academic performance of day students versus those in a boarding environment.

academic

The study compares the academic results of day students with those living at the school.

5

The company will reimburse all boarding costs incurred during the three-day seminar.

business

The company will pay back all accommodation and meal costs from the seminar.

Word Family

Noun
boarding
Verb
board
Adjective
boarded
Related
boarder

Common Collocations

boarding pass A document allowing a passenger to board a vehicle.
boarding school A school where students live as well as study.
priority boarding The right to enter a plane before other passengers.
room and boarding The provision of a place to stay and meals.
boarding gate The area in an airport where passengers wait to get on the plane.

Common Phrases

room and board

Lodging and food provided in exchange for money or work.

boarding house

A private house that provides accommodations and meals.

final boarding call

The last announcement for passengers to get on their transport.

Often Confused With

boarding vs border

A border is a boundary between countries, while boarding is the act of entering a vehicle or living at a school.

boarding vs boredom

Boredom is the state of feeling weary or uninterested, whereas boarding relates to accommodation or travel.

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Usage Notes

Use 'boarding' as an uncountable noun when referring to the service of food and lodging (e.g., 'The cost includes boarding'). Use it as a gerund/noun when referring to the process of entering transport.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often misspell the word as 'bordering' when they mean 'boarding.' Another mistake is using 'the boarding' as a physical place instead of 'the boarding gate'.

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Memory Tip

Visualize a 'board' (a wooden plank) used as a ramp to walk onto a ship; that is where 'boarding' comes from.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old English 'bord' (plank, side of a ship), which later extended to the 'board' or table where food is served.

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable noun when referring to accommodation. Present participle of the verb 'board'. Attributive noun used to modify other nouns (e.g., boarding school).
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Cultural Context

In the UK, boarding schools (like Eton or Harrow) carry a specific cultural weight related to prestige and tradition.

Quick Quiz

Please have your ______ pass and identification ready before reaching the gate.

Correct!

The correct answer is: boarding

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