boarding school

a school at which the pupils receive board and lodging during the school term (distinguished from day school).

Origin of boarding school

First recorded in 1670–80

When I was in 10th grade, I lay on the deck of my boarding-school dorm and read this book instead of studying for my spring exams.

Curtis Sittenfeld's Favorite Books |Curtis Sittenfeld |July 28, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
I have no book to read but a new romance that would tire a boarding-school girl.

Dangerous Connections, v. 1, 2, 3, 4 |Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
I would promise anything rather than go to boarding-school, or live with Mrs. Blair, or board in a house full of girls.

Brenda's Ward |Helen Leah Reed
They read the newspapers, even subscribing for one if at a boarding-school.

The Living Present |Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The daughter scornfully remarked: "She has been to a boarding-school, you know."

The Silver Lining |John Roussel
And what a joy, hand in hand—you glad dances of boarding-school days, where are you?

The Nabob |Alphonse Daudet

boarding school

a school providing living accommodation for some or all of its pupils