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
And because this is the Ocean State, there’s no shortage of ways to get out on the water, whether via kayak or paddleboard around Wickford Harbor and nearby Rabbit Island.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Jack Murray, who fell off his paddleboard and drowned in Pennsylvania, was a beloved college lacrosse coach in Alabama.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Lakeside Rentals, off the Cumberland River in nearby Kuttawa, Kentucky, provides kayaks and paddleboards, while Green Turtle Bay offers boat rentals on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
The hotel also offers complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles for those who want to explore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for paddleboard
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Jack Murray, who fell off his paddleboard and drowned in Pennsylvania, was a beloved college lacrosse coach in Alabama.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Lakeside Rentals, off the Cumberland River in nearby Kuttawa, Kentucky, provides kayaks and paddleboards, while Green Turtle Bay offers boat rentals on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
The hotel also offers complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles for those who want to explore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for paddleboard
Cite this Entry
“Paddleboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paddleboard. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
