aboard

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An aboard means being on or inside a vehicle, like a ship, plane, or train. This can also refer to a team or crew working together.

When we talk about being aboard something, we usually mean that someone is physically present on it, like riding a bus or sailing on a boat. For example, "She's flying home from Europe today, so she's aboard the plane right now." This phrase can also be used in situations where you're part of a group working together, like being aboard a team at work.

How common is "aboard"?

Word aboard is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

adverb

On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.
Example: We all climbed aboard.
On or onto a horse, a camel, etc.
Example: to sling a saddle aboard
(baseball) On base.
Example: He doubled with two men aboard, scoring them both.
Into a team, group, or company.
Example: The office manager welcomed him aboard.
(nautical) Alongside.
Example: The ships came close aboard to pass messages.