surfboard

noun

surf·​board ˈsərf-ˌbȯrd 

: a long narrow buoyant board (as of lightweight wood or fiberglass-covered foam) used in the sport of surfing

surfboarder noun

surfboarding

ˈsərf-ˌbȯr-diŋ 

noun

Examples of surfboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There, the owner, Stephen Matthews, creates custom surfboards. —John Wogan, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025

These quality surfboards are made in the USA and showcase Lib Tech’s pioneering, remarkably durable, and eco-friendly construction. —Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2025

First Officer Spencer Monroe (Marcus Emanuel Mitchell) is seen lying on a surfboard as a shark lurks nearby before he is abruptly pulled into the water. —Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025

This lounge also has a wellness area with private rest pods and facial treatments and is decorated with surfboards and a digital wall displaying drone footage of the San Diego coastline. —Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for surfboard

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword

Kids Definition

surfboard

noun

surf·​board ˈsərf-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a lightweight board used in the sport of surfing

surfboarder noun

surfboarding

-iŋ 

noun