boarding school

noun

: a school that provides meals and lodging

Examples of boarding school in a Sentence

He attended a prestigious boarding school in Massachusetts.

She was sent to boarding school when she was nine.

Recent Examples on the Web

George is following in the footsteps of father Prince William and uncle Prince Harry, who also attended the boarding school for boys. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection One of the most luxurious new hotels to open in Florence, Collegio alla Querce occupies a former boarding school in Le Cure, a residential neighborhood 15 minutes from the centro storico. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

George, 13, is expected to begin at Eton College this month, marking a major milestone for the Prince and Princess of Wales as their eldest child prepares to leave home for boarding school. — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The latter grew up at the elite Lundsberg boarding school, where his mother worked as a cleaner. — Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boarding school

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• molecule
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• poiseuille
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• vestibule
• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
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• ferrule

Kids Definition

boarding school

noun

: a school at which most of the pupils live during the school term