paddleboard

noun

pad·​dle·​board ˈpa-dᵊl-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce paddleboard (audio)
: a long narrow buoyant board used for riding the surf or in rescuing swimmers

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Hobie Cats, paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkeling equipment are available for use at the private beach, and live shows, beach parties, and Junkanoo parades led by Sesame Street characters will keep everyone entertained. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 Golf carts, bikes, and paddleboard and Segway tours of the nearby marshlands are also available to be booked. Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024 Bring your kayak or rent one from Surf & Adventure Co., which rents kayaks and stand-up paddleboards by the day or the week. AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024 The other man in the video can be seen on a small paddleboard, talking back to Bates from the water. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paddleboard 

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paddleboard was in 1932

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“Paddleboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paddleboard. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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paddleboard

noun
pad·​dle·​board
ˈpad-ᵊl-ˌbō(ə)rd,
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a long narrow board that floats and that is used to ride the surf or in rescuing swimmers
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