on board

1 of 2

phrase

1

: aboard

2

: in support of a particular objective

needed to get more senators on board for the bill to pass

onboard

2 of 2

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 on board in a Sentence

Adjective

The car comes with an onboard computer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

Extended deployments of carriers – which can have more than 5,000 sailors and Marines on board – have raised concerns about the impact not only on the ships but on service members. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Families of sailors on board the Lincoln reportedly raised concerns about living conditions on the ship and the mental health of the crew during an extended deployment for the Iran war. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Adjective

New-generation Cyber Tire technology feeds data to the onboard dynamic systems, enhancing both performance and safety. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

Travelers can choose from multiple classes and enjoy panoramic dome cars, social onboard experiences, and seasonal scenery year-round. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for on board

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