paddleboard

noun

pad·​dle·​board ˈpa-dᵊl-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce paddleboard (audio)
: a long narrow buoyant board used for riding the surf or in rescuing swimmers

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The official Boise float season has come to a close, but that never stops people from getting on the river with a raft, tube or paddleboard while the weather is still hot. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025 There’s a hydroponic garden lounge, golf simulator, billiards, and game room, plus organized adventures with paddleboards, kayaks, and e-bikes. Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Or launch a paddleboard for a serene solo escape. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 There’s no cost at Tahoe’s inspection station to decontaminate a kayak or paddleboard, plus experts will educate you on how to do it, Patten said. Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paddleboard

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paddleboard was in 1932

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“Paddleboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paddleboard. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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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
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