boarding
/ˈbɔː.dɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: boardings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of people getting aboard a ship, aircraft, train, bus, etc.; embarkation.
Noun
Examples
Load profiles are a standard analysis tool showing passenger activity (boardings, alightings) and passenger load at each stop along a route in a single direction.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of a sailor or boarding party attacking an enemy ship by boarding it.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boarding” mean?
The act of people getting aboard a ship, aircraft, train, bus, etc.; embarkation.
Is “boarding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.