Definition

1. Noun:
   • A document authorizing entry onto a vehicle: A "boarding card" is an official pass, typically a small card or piece of paper, issued by a transportation company (especially an airline) that grants a passenger permission to board a specific ship or aircraft for a specific journey. It is usually presented at the gate or entrance point immediately before boarding.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Please have your boarding card and passport ready for inspection.
  • The airline agent scanned my boarding card at the gate.
  • I couldn't find my boarding card and had to get a replacement from the check-in desk.

Advanced Usage

• "Electronic boarding card": A digital version of a boarding pass, often displayed on a smartphone screen, that serves the same function as a physical card.
  • Most airlines now allow you to use an electronic boarding card on your phone.

Variants and Related Words

• Boarding pass (n): A common synonym for "boarding card," used interchangeably, especially in American English.
  • You can print your boarding pass at home or at the airport kiosk.

Synonyms

• Boarding pass: A pass for boarding a plane or ship.
• Embarkation card: A document authorizing boarding, often used in maritime contexts.

Related Phrases

• To check in and get a boarding card: The process of registering for a flight and receiving the authorization to board.
  • We need to check in online to get our boarding cards.

Noun

1. a pass that allows you to board a ship or plane