Definition

A person who pays to live in a place and receive meals, or someone who participates in certain sports like skiing or skateboarding.

Example

The boarder enjoyed his stay at the cozy inn, where he received three meals a day.

Conversation

Are you going to the park this weekend to see the boarders?

Yeah, I heard they’re having a competition there.

I love watching those boarders do tricks; it’s so impressive!

Same here! I always wonder how they don’t fall.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boarder → It is formed from "board" (from Old French *bord*, meaning a plank or flat surface) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A boarder is a person who occupies a room and receives meals in exchange for payment, often living in someone else's home.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is living on a 'plank' or 'surface' ('board') and is a 'person' ('-er') staying in a home. This helps you remember that a boarder is someone who lives in another person's house.

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