boarding school

noun

Synonyms of boarding schoolnext
: a school that provides meals and lodging

Examples of boarding school in a Sentence

He attended a prestigious boarding school in Massachusetts. She was sent to boarding school when she was nine.
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The 13-year-old previously attended Lambrook School, Windsor, alongside his brother and sister but will now follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Prince Harry, at the prestigious all-boys boarding school. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026 In February 2022, Bella Mohn was preparing to fly back to boarding school when her heart began racing. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Albert, whose grandfather was forced into a boarding school, ensures holistic student support, leading to high graduation rates. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The boarding school did not immediately respond to a message left at the general admissions number or an email with a list of questions sent to an address listed online for the school. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for boarding school

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boarding school was in 1665

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“Boarding school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boarding%20school. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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boarding school

noun
: a school at which most of the pupils live during the school term

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