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

Examples of paddleboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When the waves go flat, guests can stretch at yoga, sail the sea, or paddleboard in the lake. Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024 The sand beach at Nelson’s Rotary Lakeside Park is the perfect place to launch a stand-up paddleboard. Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 The Coconino County Sheriff's Office responded to a call Sunday afternoon about a paddleboard that washed up on shore without a rider at Ashurst Lake, about 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff. Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024 Other goals include training for a 10K, executing a sun salutation on a paddleboard, or improving important health metrics like your VO2 max. Before attempting unfamiliar workouts, develop a base level of fitness by meeting the minimum guidelines. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paddleboard 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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
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