surfboard

noun

surf·​board ˈsərf-ˌbȯrd 

: a long narrow buoyant board (as of lightweight wood or fiberglass-covered foam) used in the sport of surfing

surfboarder noun

surfboarding

ˈsərf-ˌbȯr-diŋ 

noun

Examples of surfboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cast juggles minor roles, so a patient might reappear as a doctor; Simon’s surfboard becomes an operating table. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026

KombiLife encourages owners to fill that space out with the likes of a bicycle, surfboards, skis or other adventure sports gear requiring a lengthy storage berth. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

His connection to surfing is visible in the gallery, where surfboards are stacked like a wooden fan. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Some people used paddleboards and surfboards to move about the streets. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for surfboard

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword

Kids Definition

surfboard

noun

surf·​board ˈsərf-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a lightweight board used in the sport of surfing

surfboarder noun

surfboarding

-iŋ 

noun