Aboard Word Meaning

Etymology:

late Middle English: from a- (expressing motion) + board, reinforced by Old French à bord

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

on or into (a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle)

Short Definition:

on or into

Examples:

• I climbed aboard the yacht
• the suspects had recently arrived in Italy aboard a cargo ship

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

on or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle

Short Definition:

on or into

Examples:

• the plane crashed, killing all 158 people aboard
• welcome aboard!
• she came aboard as executive vice president of membership and operations in December 2014