surfboard

noun

surf·​board ˈsərf-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce surfboard (audio)
: a long narrow buoyant board (as of lightweight wood or fiberglass-covered foam) used in the sport of surfing
surfboarder noun
surfboarding noun

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Picking through the dusty remains of the property, Lenkov pointed out where his treasures once stood: A redwood surfboard from the 1800s that graced one wall. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025 Gabriel in celebration, seemingly walking on a cloud, perfectly aligned with his surfboard. Time Photo Department, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024 Just hours out of port, Aikau volunteered to paddle several miles to nearby Lanai Island on his surfboard after the canoe took on water and overturned in stormy weather, according to the Associated Press. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024 An electric sedan with a mint green surfboard on top crunches to a stop. Melissa Johnson, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for surfboard 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surfboard was circa 1826

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“Surfboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfboard. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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surfboard

noun
surf·​board ˈsərf-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce surfboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a lightweight board used in the sport of surfing
surfboarder noun
surfboarding noun

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