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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The mother had a tattoo of a skeleton with a surfboard that seemed to have the colors of the Lithuanian flag, the Italian outlet reported. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 16 June 2025 So grab your surfboard or kiteboard—or rent one from Real Watersports—and enjoy a peaceful day on the water. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025 The shark gnawed on his surfboard, but Heller was unharmed. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025 Now the unit generates its own ideas, adding surfboards, skateboards and speakers to the mix. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for surfboard

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Jun. 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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