onboard

adjective

on·​board ˈȯn-ˈbȯrd How to pronounce onboard (audio)
ˈän-
: carried within or occurring aboard a vehicle (such as a satellite or an automobile)
an onboard computer
onboard recorders

Examples of onboard in a Sentence

The car comes with an onboard computer.
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Of course, that is less of a warning and more of a challenge to devotees of hazmat whiskey, a term that indicates that the liquid is bottled at more than 140 proof and deemed unsafe by the FAA to bring onboard aircraft due to its volatility. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025 Mister Smith Entertainment is onboard for international sales and will introduce footage from the film to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market. Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025 The rockstar was not on the jet, but his girlfriend and her friend were onboard and were injured, along with someone inside the parked plane. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025 The Holiday Lights Express takes passengers through neighborhoods glowing with festive decorations, while the Santa Claus Express features an onboard visit from Santa himself, complete with treats for children. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for onboard

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of onboard was in 1958

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“Onboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onboard. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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