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.
Recent Examples on the Web It was meant to address concerns that technology like cameras, sensors, and onboard computers could be exploited by foreign adversaries to collect sensitive data about US citizens and infrastructure. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 July 2024 For decades, Pan Am represented the best in world aviation with glamorous transatlantic flights, chic flight attendants, and elaborate onboard meals. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024 What is true is the Old Dominion Democrat is an influential voice in the upper chamber that was Biden’s political home for decades, and could bring others onboard. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 July 2024 However, the world of cruising can be overwhelming for first-timers: From understanding the lingo to maximizing the onboard experience, there's a lot to learn. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 4 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for onboard 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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