onboard

adjective

on·​board ˈȯn-ˈbȯrd How to pronounce onboard (audio)
ˈän-
: 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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Our journey design team collaborates with local partners and onboard staff to craft each itinerary, making necessary customizations and testing it before presenting it to future guests. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Toyota Global Beyond just the physical transformation of the cabin, Toyota makes clear that the onboard software suite could be updated around the Kayoibako's different use cases. New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024 Here, six areas in which technology will take the onboard experience to new heights. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 This model comes with 128GB of onboard storage and is unlocked to work with any provider. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for onboard 

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of onboard was in 1958

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“Onboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onboard. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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