boarders

Noun

boarder (plural boarders)

1. A pupil who lives at school during term time.
   • The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff.
2. Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.
   • When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses.
3. One who boards a vehicle.
   • "Calls to set down only" sounds more exciting. What station or train staff has the specific duty of repelling would-be boarders? Are the occupants of the train of such exalted main-line status that suburban interlopers are personae non gratae?1956 April, K. H. Rudolph, “Fun with "Bradshaw"”, in Railway Magazine, page 253
4. A sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.
   • The captain shouted at the crew to grab arms and repel boarders.
5. Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
   • A group of boarders swept past us as we climbed the side of the ski run.