Games

Word of the Day

Video

Blog: Words at Play

My Faves

Dictionary

boarder

noun board·er \ˈbȯr-dər\

: a person who pays to live and have daily meals at another person's house or at a school

: a person who uses a snowboard

Full Definition of BOARDER

: one that boards; especially : one that is provided with regular meals or regular meals and lodging

: a person who rides a snowboard : snowboarder

See boarder defined for English-language learners

See boarder defined for kids

First Known Use of BOARDER

1530

Related to BOARDER

Synonyms: tenant, lessee, lodger, renter, roomer

Antonyms: landlord, lessor, letter

Rhymes with BOARDER

border, corder, hoarder, order, warder

BOARDER Defined for Kids

boarder

noun board·er \ˈbȯr-dər\

Definition of BOARDER for Kids

: a person who pays for meals and a place to live at another's house

Learn More About BOARDER

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for "boarder"

Spanish Central: Spanish translation of "boarder"

Nglish: Translation of "boarder" for Spanish speakers

Britannica English: Translation of "boarder" for Arabic speakers

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: boardercrossPrevious Word in the Dictionary: board drop hammerAll Words Near: boarder

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up boarder? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site

Test Your Vocabulary!

10 Charming Words for Nasty People

Put-downs with flair

Learn More

When "Literally" isn't, well, literal

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Watch Now

Know what this is?

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Go Play

Fear of cats?

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears

Learn More