boarder
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B2
🇺🇸
/ˈbɔrdər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɔːdə/
lodger or snowboarder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boarder' originates from the word 'board,' which in Old English 'bord' meant 'a plank or flat surface.'
Historical Evolution
'boarder' changed from the Middle English word 'border' and eventually became the modern English word 'boarder.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who boards a ship,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'lodger' and 'snowboarder.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who receives regular meals when staying somewhere, in return for payment or services.
The boarder paid a monthly fee for meals and accommodation.
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Noun 2
a person who rides a snowboard.
The boarder performed a trick on the half-pipe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39