shipboard

1 of 2

noun

ship·​board ˈship-ˌbȯrd 

1

: the side of a ship

2

: ship

met on shipboard

shipboard

2 of 2

adjective

: existing or taking place on board a ship

Examples of shipboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The interior feels more boutique hotel than shipboard stateroom. —David Dickstein, Oc Register, 19 Nov. 2025

So, beyond new shipboard attractions such as rollercoasters and waterslides, cruise lines are working behind the scenes to conduct a wide range of tests and trialing innovations to make ships eco-friendlier both now, and in the years to come. —Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025

Adjective

Beryl and Paul Goldberg of Palm Beach County are classic-style cruisers who appreciate the relaxed itineraries, varied shore excursions, shipboard activities and evening entertainment. —Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025

Book by December 2, 2025, to elevate your voyage with two-category veranda suite upgrades, plus generous shipboard credits—up to $2,000 per suite for Penthouse and Premium suites and $1,000 per suite for Veranda Suites. —Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1857, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing shipboard

• on shipboard

Rhymes for shipboard

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword

Kids Definition

shipboard

1 of 2 noun

ship·​board ˈship-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

1

: the side of a ship

2

: ship entry 1 sense 1

met on shipboard

shipboard

2 of 2 adjective

: existing or taken place on board a ship

a shipboard romance