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

These are expected to deliver all-electric driving ranges of roughly 113 miles and 126 miles, respectively, before the onboard range-extender engine is needed. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026

Meals are prepared by a Michelin-star chef, who oversees the preparation process, with final heating and presentation handled by onboard flight attendants. —Ethan Stone, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026

Austrian Airlines brings the charm of the Alpine countryside to its Business Class, which features lie-flat beds and an onboard chef to put the finishing touches on your authentic menu. —Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

Does that mean Republicans are now onboard with handgun licensing? —Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 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