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

Visitors can hike along rugged cliffs, glide past icebergs by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, or even take Zodiac excursions to explore hidden sea caverns. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025

There are so many ways to fill time, including paddleboards, kayaks, direct beach access, a tiki hut, and a pool table. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025

Beyond lies a private stretch of sand — perfect for launching a kayak or paddleboard at sunrise, or sipping wine as the sun sets over Buzzards Bay. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025

For on-the-water action, kayak at Independence Lake Preserve or rent pontoons and paddleboards at Caples Lake, near Kirkwood Resort. —AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 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