skate·board
ˈskāt-ˌbȯrd 
: a short board mounted on small wheels that is used for coasting and for performing athletic stunts
skateboarded; skateboarding; skateboards
: to ride or perform stunts on a skateboard
Examples of skateboard in a Sentence
Verb
He skateboards to school every day.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Both gigs offer a sense of adventure and a taste of adrenaline that Rennie craves – as does daughter Isla, who loves hopping on her dad’s board with him; some dads do dance steps with their daughters on their feet, Rennie will ride pools with her on a skateboard.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2025
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Riley is the son of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, while Frances’ father is late rock icon Kurt Cobain.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 July 2025
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Noun
The brothers both wore helmets and could be seen carrying a skateboard and a scooter as Silas leaned down to hug Phineas.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Both gigs offer a sense of adventure and a taste of adrenaline that Rennie craves – as does daughter Isla, who loves hopping on her dad’s board with him; some dads do dance steps with their daughters on their feet, Rennie will ride pools with her on a skateboard.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
The California Surf Museum will present the Silver Skater Award to eight skateboarders who have made significant contributions to the culture and evolution of skateboarding.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Riley is the son of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, while Frances’ father is late rock icon Kurt Cobain.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 July 2025
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“Skateboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skateboard. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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
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