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.
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Troubled Margo is on her way to a new boarding school after her father’s death, and Moon is a traveling salesman. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 July 2025 While Jeff continued his high school career locally, Mark opted to attend a boarding school in Norway called Stavanger American School, per his LinkedIn. Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 June 2025 Bet follows the students at a boarding school for the global elite, where underground gambling determines the school’s hierarchy. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 24 June 2025 The boarding school gambling drama spent three consecutive weeks in Netflix’s global Top 10 for English-language series after its initial release, cementing its international appeal among subscribers worldwide who have embraced the high-stakes teen drama. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for boarding school

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boarding school was in 1665

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“Boarding school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boarding%20school. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

boarding school

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

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