on board
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: aboard
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: in support of a particular objective
needed to get more senators on board for the bill to pass
: 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.
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Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Besides fewer people on board, the luxury yachts are small, which is beneficial not only for the onboard experience (hello, getting to know other people really well), but also for the more unique ports of call, thanks to the ship’s size.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
While there’s no onboard amusement park, there are several spaces for kids to hang out and lots of family-friendly cabins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Between the beautiful landscapes rolling by outside the panoramic windows, the animated storytelling of the onboard hosts, and the delicious meals, long days on the Rocky Mountaineer seem to fly by.
—Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
An onboard display, meanwhile, indicates the remaining battery life and suction mode, as well as the status of the washable filter.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Besides fewer people on board, the luxury yachts are small, which is beneficial not only for the onboard experience (hello, getting to know other people really well), but also for the more unique ports of call, thanks to the ship’s size.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
While there’s no onboard amusement park, there are several spaces for kids to hang out and lots of family-friendly cabins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Between the beautiful landscapes rolling by outside the panoramic windows, the animated storytelling of the onboard hosts, and the delicious meals, long days on the Rocky Mountaineer seem to fly by.
—Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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“On board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20board. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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