IPA: /bɔrd/
KK: /bɔrd/
To stay and eat at a place, usually for a fee.
During our vacation, we decided to board at a cozy inn by the beach.
Past: boarded
Past Participle: boarded
A flat, rigid piece of material, often wood, used for various purposes such as writing, displaying information, or as a surface for games.
The teacher wrote the lesson on the board for all the students to see.
To get onto or into a vehicle, ship, or aircraft, or to allow others to do so.
We will board the plane at gate 5.
Past: boarded
Past Participle: boarded
The word 'board' originates from Old English 'bord', meaning a plank or flat surface. It refers to a flat piece of material used for various purposes, such as a surface to write on or a platform to stand upon.
Think of a 'plank' or 'flat surface' when you hear 'board' — it helps you remember that a board is a flat piece of material.