Boarder

usgb/ˈbɔːrdər/
noun

A person who pays to live in someone else's home and also pays for meals.

John is a boarder in Mrs. Smith's house.
Visual representation of "boarder" - A person who pays to live in someone else's home and also pays for meals.

Often appears as...

  • take in a boarder
  • boarder agreement
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Residential Status

Refers to a living arrangement where someone rents a room in a home with some meals included.

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Alicia became a boarder at the Thompsons', so she has a cozy room and breakfast.
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Homely Atmosphere

Often implies a more personal, home-like setting, not a professional rental space.

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As a boarder, Peter often joins the family for movie nights.
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Cultural Nuance

Boarding can be common in places with housing shortages, or for students and workers.

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She's a boarder while attending the university in London.
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