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What Is a Boarding Pass? Definition & Examples
Meaning 1：boarding pass (boarding pass)
boarding pass
/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/
n.
A piece of paper or electronic document that shows you are allowed to get on a plane, with your seat number and flight information.
boarding pass
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/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/
n.
A document issued by an airline that confirms a passenger has checked in for a flight and indicates seat assignment and boarding information.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'board' (to get on) + 'ing' (gerund) + 'pass' (authorization).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'board' as stepping onto a ship and 'pass' as your ticket – together they let you board the plane.
📖 Example
After checking in online, I saved the boarding pass on my phone to show at the gate.
After checking in online, I saved the boarding pass on my phone to show at the gate.
🔗 Collocations
print boarding pass – get a physical copy of your boarding pass
scan boarding pass – pass the boarding pass under a scanner for verification
show boarding pass – present the boarding pass for inspection
🔄 Synonyms
boarding card (n.) – another term for boarding pass, especially on paper
pass (n.) – a ticket or document allowing entry or travel
🚫 Antonyms
baggage claim (n.) – the process of collecting luggage after arrival, opposite of boarding
📖 Cultural Story
Boarding passes have evolved from paper stubs to digital barcodes on smartphones, streamlining airport check-in and gate access since the 1970s.
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