"Day boy" refers to a student at a boarding school who attends classes during the day but returns to their home or other accommodations at night, as opposed to boarding students who live on campus. Synonyms for day boy include day-scholar, day pupil, and day student. These terms are often used interchangeably, although some schools may have specific designations for students who attend classes but do not board on campus. Whatever the term used, day students play an important role in maintaining a diverse student body and contributing to the academic and social community of the school.