aboard

[uh-bawrd, uh-bohrd] / əˈbɔrd, əˈboʊrd /

ADJECTIVE

on or in a transportation object

Synonyms

WEAK

boarded consigned embarked en route in transit loaded on on board traveling

Antonyms

WEAK

not on off

Example Sentences

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Once everyone was finally aboard, the plane took off in a hurry to not miss the window of clear skies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"We have been waiting for this like you can't imagine," said Artemis II mission commander Reid Weisman as his crew began the call with astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Since launching from Earth on Wednesday, the four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have had some intermittent issues with their toilet.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Pacific time launch of the colossal Space Launch System rocket with four astronauts aboard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

By this time, Lucretia and Mollie were aboard an express train from New Jersey to Washington.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow