: carried within or occurring aboard a vehicle (such as a satellite or an automobile)
an onboard computer
onboard recorders
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The car comes with an onboard computer.
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The helicopter then carried out complex flight tasks relying solely on onboard autonomy.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
Huge efforts were made to reduce noise and vibration, thereby creating a pleasant onboard environment.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
During the 10 sea days between ports, travelers enjoy five onboard restaurants, expansive spa treatments and wellness options, and spacious suites that are up to 1,300 square feet.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the onboard dongle storage simplifies travel, so setups feel easy at events.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
Huge efforts were made to reduce noise and vibration, thereby creating a pleasant onboard environment.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
During the 10 sea days between ports, travelers enjoy five onboard restaurants, expansive spa treatments and wellness options, and spacious suites that are up to 1,300 square feet.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the onboard dongle storage simplifies travel, so setups feel easy at events.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for onboard
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“Onboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onboard. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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