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

Adjective

The platform learns client preferences—from aircraft type to onboard amenities to destinations—for customized use. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026

Once the audience is so onboard with Kyle after this intimate aria, Kaplan deflates that. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 June 2026

Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that aids rescues without human intervention. — New Atlas, 18 June 2026

On some ships, being able to choose an early or late dining time, or having more flexibility around premium reservations, can make a big difference to the onboard experience. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 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