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

For a water sport that requires less core strength, the Yacht Club Landais rents out kayaks, paddleboards, and paddle boats and offers paddleboard yoga classes. —Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025

Rent kayaks, paddleboards or pontoon boats onsite to access the best secluded spots. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025

The league says vigilance is key, especially for non-motorized watercraft — powerboats, kayaks, paddleboards, e-foils, fishing gear, water shoes and even floaties — since mussels can survive without water for more than a week, reproduce rapidly and tolerate a wide range of habitat conditions. —Rebecca-Ann Jattan, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025

More than a dozen brightly colored paddleboards and kayaks cut through the water of Grapevine Lake on the morning of May 31. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025

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