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

Jet Ski, stand-up paddleboard, kayak, and sailboat rentals are also available nearby. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 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

From hitting the water on a paddleboard or kayak to zooming around on WaveRunners, taking boat tours, or simply watching for wildlife like manatees and dolphins, this is a coastal playground filled with opportunity. —South Seas, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026

The famed stretch of sand is a short walk away and can easily be reached by kayak or stand-up paddleboard launched from the backyard. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 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