boarding school

noun

Synonyms of boarding schoolnext
: 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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June 9 Lex Croucher’s adult debut follows Briar Jones, who at 11 is rejected from the Temple School of Thaumaturgy, a secretive boarding school for the magically gifted. Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 19 June 2026 Bet follows the students at a boarding school for the global elite, where underground gambling determines the school’s hierarchy. Peter White, Deadline, 18 June 2026 The prestigious all-boys boarding school is the alma mater of Prince William (as well as younger brother Prince Harry). Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Eton is a boarding school for boys that was founded in the 15th century by King Henry VI. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 16 June 2026 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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boarding school

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

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