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 small bag lies flat in board shorts pockets and can be connected to a surfboard or SUP leash tie, or to kayak straps or a backpack with a carabiner. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025 Travelers can check out natural wonders including Dinosaur Caves Park and Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, or grab a surfboard and catch some waves, the publication said. Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025 The slick people carrier came equipped with a roof rack holding a surfboard matching the SUV’s color scheme, highlighting how much more versatile the EV is than its city-centric sibling. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025 The combination of long side benches and removable center table leaves plenty of space for carrying cargo, including extended items like surfboards and bicycles. New Atlas, 27 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 25 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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