English · Travel & Places
boarding pass
/ˈbɔːr.dɪŋ pæs/
[/ˈbɔːr.dɪŋ pæs/]
permit to board plane
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A document that allows a passenger to board an aircraft after checking in.
Example
She showed her boarding pass at the gate and walked down the bridge to the plane.
She showed her boarding pass at the gate and walked down the bridge to the plane.
Etymology
A compound of 'boarding' (going aboard) and 'pass' (permission to enter).
How & Where It’s Used
Specific to air travel.