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

Examples of surfboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That, like most modern, non-wooden surfboards, was made with polyurethane foam. Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024 The first is the wide-scale production of cheap soft-top surfboards, which are floaty enough to catch pretty much every mushy wave that rolls through. Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024 Guests can work with the onsite surf concierge for lessons with local experts, guidance on where and when to ride, and custom performance surfboards to use throughout their stay. Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024 Other Asbury Park artists will see their work featured on a mural circle and the Stoke Henge surfboard arch. Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Mar. 2024 Amenities in the plan include a swimming pool and lounge deck, a fitness center, an indoor-outdoor social area, communal work spaces, two viewing decks, bicycle and e-bike parking, surfboard storage and electric vehicle charging stations. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024 Flite wants to make these flying surfboards more accessible to beginners, which is where its $12,995 Flitescooter comes in. Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 25 Feb. 2024 The airline says ski and golf bags may also fly free – and surfboards fly free in Hawaii. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2024 The trailer opens with Dora and her friends exploring a rainforest jungle using swinging vines, surfboards and flying animals. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

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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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