Malibu board

noun

Mal·​i·​bu board
ˈmalə̇ˌbü-
: a lightweight surfboard 9 to 10 feet long

Word History

Etymology

from Malibu Beach, California

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Malibu board was in 1962

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“Malibu board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malibu%20board. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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