skateboard

1 of 2

noun

skate·​board ˈskāt-ˌbȯrd 

: a short board mounted on small wheels that is used for coasting and for performing athletic stunts

skateboard

2 of 2

verb

skateboarded; skateboarding; skateboards

intransitive verb

: to ride or perform stunts on a skateboard

skateboarder

ˈskāt-ˌbȯr-dər 

noun

Examples of skateboard in a Sentence

Verb

He skateboards to school every day.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There were plenty of accessories too, from skateboards and surfboards to caps, sunglasses and, of course, luggage, which reinforced the lifestyle narrative as much as the garments themselves. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The pair got to the viewing area for the men’s street skateboard final with plenty of time to spare, snagging a prime spot to watch legends like Huston and Onodera. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026

Verb

Getty Images for MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 Australian skateboarding star Arisa Trew continued to redefine what’s possible. — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

So, for example, do not ban children from skateboarding in hallways. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for skateboard

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard

Kids Definition

skateboard

1 of 2 noun

skate·​board ˈskāt-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a short board mounted on small wheels that is used for coasting and for performing athletic stunts

skateboard

2 of 2 verb

: to ride or perform stunts on a skateboard

skateboarder

-ˌbōrd-ər 

-ˌbȯrd-

noun