boarding pass — a document that allows a passenger to board an aircraft, ship, or train
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a document that allows a passenger to board an aircraft, ship, or train
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/
Example Sentences
- She accidentally threw away her boarding pass thinking it was a receipt.
- The digital boarding pass saved me from the panic of losing a paper ticket.
- His boarding pass had someone else's name, but he didn't notice until he was at the gate.
boarding pass
NOUN[/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/]
a document that allows a passenger to board an aircraft, ship, or train
She shows her boarding pass at the gate before stepping onto the plane.
Recording the moment according to my boarding pass!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Boarding pass combines two etymologically distinct elements. Board derives from Old English 'bord' (plank, table), which evolved to mean a ship's deck and later the act of boarding a vessel. Pass originates from Latin 'passus' (step, passage), denoting permission to cross or traverse. The compound emerged in modern aviation terminology to describe the official document permitting passenger embarkation.
Breakdown
board (Old English 'bord': plank → ship's deck → to embark) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating action) + pass (Latin 'passus': step, passage → permit to proceed). The morphemes combine to form 'embarkation permit.'
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📝Examples
“She accidentally threw away her boarding pass thinking it was a receipt.”
“The digital boarding pass saved me from the panic of losing a paper ticket.”
“His boarding pass had someone else's name, but he didn't notice until he was at the gate.”
“Please ensure your boarding pass is clearly visible when approaching security.”
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