: 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.
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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
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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
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“Onboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onboard. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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