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 event will feature music by Peter Sprague, surfboard shaping demonstrations, a catered reception, and stories from professional surfers JoJo Roper, Kaitlin Mikkelsen and Zeke Szekely, moderated by surf journalist Scott Bass. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025 Interiors are recently renovated and give off an airy ocean feel (think pine wood furniture, surfboards as decor, and woven light fixtures). Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025 Visual artist Pork Chop will return to craft the festival’s signature jellyfish installation and surfboard arch. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025 The resort also has attractive post-round amenities like four dining destinations, high-tech water activities (think electric foil surfboards and hoverboards), a well-being village with spa treatments and fitness classes, and a kids’ club with an extensive water park. Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 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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