skateboard

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noun

skate·​board ˈskāt-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce skateboard (audio)
: a short board mounted on small wheels that is used for coasting and for performing athletic stunts

skateboard

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verb

skateboarded; skateboarding; skateboards

intransitive verb

: to ride or perform stunts on a skateboard
skateboarder noun

Examples of skateboard in a Sentence

Verb He skateboards to school every day.
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Noun
The line, to be released in two drops in January and March, spans more than 200 references, ranging from the brand’s signature City Bags to accessories such as silk scarves, sunglasses, fashion jewelry, sneakers, perfume bottles and a skateboard. Joelle Diderich For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Among the line-up of physical objects—perfume bottles, homeware, jewelry, and even colorful skateboards (a collaboration with Jacky Tsai, one of many partnerships)—the exhibit includes several effective digital experiences. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
The games, which include skateboarding, BMX and motocross, had been based in the Southland since 2021. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 The company’s post described Gardner as a consummate outdoorsman and athlete who enjoyed skateboarding and skiing in addition to his lifelong passion of mountain climbing. Max Levy, The Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skateboard 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skateboard was in 1953

Dictionary Entries Near skateboard

Cite this Entry

“Skateboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skateboard. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

skateboard

1 of 2 noun
skate·​board ˈskāt-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce skateboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a short board mounted on small wheels that is used for coasting and for performing athletic stunts

skateboard

2 of 2 verb
: to ride or perform stunts on a skateboard
skateboarder
-ˌbōrd-ər How to pronounce skateboard (audio)
-ˌbȯrd-
noun

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