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

His family settled in Dunedin on the South Island and he was sent to boarding school in Christchurch. — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

While in many cases the reason is moving, or going to a boarding school, there are boys for whom the club is not a good fit, said Tosh, the CEO. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 July 2026

Brandon was raised in Malibu, California, and attended boarding school on Vancouver Island. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 July 2026

The Provo, Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused as a teenager is losing its license, according to the BBC. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boarding school

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Kids Definition

boarding school

noun

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