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

From hitting the water on a paddleboard or kayak to zooming around on WaveRunners, taking boat tours, or simply watching for wildlife like manatees and dolphins, this is a coastal playground filled with opportunity. —South Seas, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025

Kayaks, pontoon boats, standup paddleboards, and more are available through multiple local outfitters, including Boyne Watersports and Charlevoix Adventures. —Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025

Kayaks, paddleboards, and beach games are available for enjoying the resort’s 1,000 feet of white-sand beach, while a pool with a splash area offers another way to cool off. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025

Top 5 Can’t Miss Take in some of England's most legendary views on the water by kayak or paddleboard. —Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 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