onboard

adjective

on·​board ˈȯn-ˈbȯrd 

ˈän-

: carried within or occurring aboard a vehicle (such as a satellite or an automobile)

an onboard computer

onboard recorders

Examples of onboard in a Sentence

The car comes with an onboard computer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Epstein’s pilot, who testified in Maxwell’s trial, said both men were on the list of those who flew on his private plane, adding that he would be notified if high-profile individuals were onboard. —Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025

This is defined as the percentage of total distance driven by SuperDrive on a specified route that is completed under full autonomous control, without intervention from a remote operator or onboard safety driver. —Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

Nick Bosa, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker and Giants Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor were onboard to join his council last week. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025

Ships also have onboard camera libraries, allowing passengers to test out lenses, bodies, and photo accessories for free. —AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for onboard

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword