surfboard

noun

surf·​board ˈsərf-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce surfboard (audio)
: a long narrow buoyant board (as of lightweight wood or fiberglass-covered foam) used in the sport of surfing
surfboarder noun
surfboarding noun

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An American surfer managed to drag his surfboard onto the train, even though it wasn’t allowed. Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 The basement would have golf cart and surfboard storage. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026 Media range from murals, surfboards and graphic art to sculpture and fabric. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026 There are all kinds of amenities at the various shops along the boardwalk, including surfboard, bicycle, and Segway rentals. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surfboard

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First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of surfboard was circa 1826

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“Surfboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfboard. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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surfboard

noun
surf·​board ˈsərf-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce surfboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a lightweight board used in the sport of surfing
surfboarder noun
surfboarding noun

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