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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In addition to pickleball, fun at Mirada Lagoon includes a water obstacle course, water slide, kayaks and paddleboards, not to mention a beach on which to relax and recharge. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025 The hotel offers complimentary access to canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards on its private lake. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2025 Hop aboard a lobster boat tour or explore local waters on your own with a rental canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025 One person wearing a life jacket was able to swim to shore and another, also wearing a life jacket and tethered to the paddleboard, was recovered. Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paddleboard

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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 20 Aug. 2025.

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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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