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

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Lake Natoma is also where Spotted Dog Yoga & SUP runs stand-up paddleboard yoga classes. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 The beach is flat–just right for soccer or throwing a football–and the water is usually fairly calm and great for taking out a standup paddleboard or a surfboard. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 Hosting 30 guests in 15 cabins, the ship offers exploration via small boats, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear and bikes. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 At Newport Sea Base, campers can kayak, paddleboard, sail, fish, and participate in marine science labs. Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paddleboard

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Apr. 2026.

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paddleboard

noun
pad·​dle·​board ˈpad-ᵊl-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce paddleboard (audio)
-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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