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

The hotel also offers complimentary Priority x LINE bikes and paddleboards to take out on the lake. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

While posing on a paddleboard, she was joined by her 14-year-old niece, who contrasted with her aunt in a bright white triangle bikini. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026

The craft is approximately 10 feet long and about as wide as a paddleboard, according to NBC Los Angeles. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Those looking to paddle or cruise the shoreline can rent kayaks, paddleboards, and jet skis from local outfitters, including A1 Rentals. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

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