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

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Guests enjoy stand-up paddleboard yoga, hikes, a 62-foot luxury dinner yacht, and kids' programs (including Fun Mountain with an arcade, bowling, ropes course, climbing area, and more). Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 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, 9 May 2026 The little details are also covered—ice water delivered at regular intervals by beach staff, as well as complimentary kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkel gear, making a spontaneous adventure easy to come by. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 Everyone can enjoy the lake at the Georgia property’s private beach, on a paddleboard or kayak, or during the complimentary s’mores celebration each evening by the water. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for paddleboard

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 12 May. 2026.

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paddleboard

noun
pad·​dle·​board ˈpad-ᵊl-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce paddleboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a long narrow board that floats and that is used to ride the surf or in rescuing swimmers
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