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

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There are all kinds of amenities at the various shops along the boardwalk, including surfboard, bicycle, and Segway rentals. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 The high bed positioning leaves a capacious garage down below for whatever campers are bringing along for the ride, and a passthrough door accommodates longer items like skis or surfboards. New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026 Around noon on Monday, an 11-year-old boy was on a surfboard that was attacked by a shark. CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026 Media range from murals, surfboards and graphic art to sculpture and fabric. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surfboard

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First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Jan. 2026.

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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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