boarder

Definition

A pupil who lives at school during term time.

Etymology

From board + -er.

Example Sentences

• "The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff."
• "When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses."
• ""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?"

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