paddleboard

noun

pad·​dle·​board ˈpa-dᵊl-ˌbȯrd 

: a long narrow buoyant board used for riding the surf or in rescuing swimmers

Examples of paddleboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Note that the bar is only accessible by boat, but not kayaks or stand-up paddleboards. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026

The family, from the state capital Perth, were using kayaks and paddleboards on Friday morning when rough ocean and wind conditions started dragging them out. —Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026

Bresland, the rescue commander, told the ABC the family was treading water in rough seas for hours and the mother managed to keep the other children with the paddleboard. —CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026

Each resort offers all-suite accommodations and its own freshwater pool, fitness center, beach and pool loungers, and complimentary water sports including kayaks and standup paddleboards. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for paddleboard

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard

Kids Definition

paddleboard

noun

pad·​dle·​board ˈpad-ᵊl-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a long narrow board that floats and that is used to ride the surf or in rescuing swimmers