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

The lime green and yellow paddleboard was located about 10 miles off Jupiter and turned over to police, the Coast Guard said in a statement Wednesday. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

More than 200 wine enthusiasts from across the region travel to the winery, paddleboards in tow, to spend the afternoon leisurely floating around, sipping locally made wine. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Enjoy free use of equipment like kayaks or stand-up paddleboards to get out on the water yourself, or take a dip directly into the sea. — Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

The family-friendly resort offers a host of amenities, including complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to use at the private beach, two heated pools, a luxurious spa, and more. — Megan Dubois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 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