shipboard
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʃɪpˌbɔːrd/
KK: /ˈʃɪpˌbɔrd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or happening on a ship.
Example
The shipboard activities included games and entertainment for all passengers.
Conversation
Have you ever experienced a shipboard adventure?
No, I haven't, but it sounds exciting!
I heard the shipboard activities are really fun, like cooking classes and dance parties.
That would be amazing! I’d love to try something like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nautical
maritime
seafaring
Antonyms
land-based
terrestrial
inland
noun
Definition
The state of being on a ship or the area within a ship.
Example
The crew prepared everything for the passengers on shipboard before departure.
Conversation
Have you ever spent time shipboard on a cruise?
Yes, it was such a fun experience!
I can only imagine how beautiful the views are shipboard.
Root Explanation
Shipboard → It is formed from "ship" (from Old English *scip*, meaning a vessel for traveling on water) and "board" (from Old English *bord*, meaning the side of a ship or a flat surface). The word "shipboard" refers to something that is on or related to the deck or area of a ship.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'on a vessel' ('ship') and 'on a flat surface' ('board') — that's what shipboard means.
Visually Confused Words
ashipboard
slipboard
shopboard
shieldboard
shibar