snowboard

noun

snow·​board ˈsnō-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce snowboard (audio)
: a board like a wide ski ridden in a surfing position downhill over snow
snowboard intransitive verb
snowboarder noun
snowboarding noun

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That includes last year’s ski and snowboard apparel, high-performance puffies, MTB gear, and alpine accessories like hats and gloves. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025 Stores in cold weather locations will have seasonal ski and snowboard shops, according to a press release initially announcing the locations. James Powel, USA Today, 11 June 2025 Of course, the space could also be used for a shoulder-season multi-sport excursion, carrying skis or snowboards to complement the bikes for an all-out mountain-to-valley adrenaline push. New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025 The three remaining events of The Snow League’s inaugural season will feature snowboard as well as freeski athletes. Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowboard

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First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowboard was in 1981

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“Snowboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowboard. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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snowboard

noun
snow·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce snowboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a board like a wide ski ridden in a surfing position over snow
snowboard verb
snowboarder noun
snowboarding noun

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