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

Examples of paddleboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hike the short Empire Bluff Trail through the beech and maple forest for epic views, or rent a paddleboard or kayak from Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024 Sign up for surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons at Surf Diva Surf School, considered the gold standard of surf schools worldwide. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024 Included with your resort fee is daily bicycle, kayak, and paddleboard rental, as well as pier fishing. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024 Wednesday and Thursday Yoga, a Battle Royale standup paddleboard sprint race and two nights of live music and fireworks mark the US National Whitewater Center’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration. Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 And, of course, the beach offers easy access for kayaks, paddleboards, swimming, and boating. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024 Located on iconic Fontana Lake, the full-service marina offers watercraft rentals and equipment, including pontoon boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024 There’s also an array of personal watercraft, paddleboards, Seabobs, and even an Explorer Icebreaker E-Jetboard. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024 Located on the Miles River, the town dazzles in the warmer months with ample opportunities to sail, kayak, and paddleboard. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

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 25 Apr. 2024.

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