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

There’s a host of electronics on board – from cornering ABS, cornering traction control, drag-torque slip control, and tire pressure monitoring. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Caldwell-Pope might not be the last player who's looking to hop on board with the Sixers for cheap. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Adjective

Frequent fliers and travelers requiring accommodations are often identified in advance to help crews deliver personalized service and coordinate onboard needs. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

The combination of hybrid propulsion and onboard energy storage is intended to extend the vehicle’s operational flexibility during logistics missions in remote or contested areas. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 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