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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Then, peruse the sustainably made surfboards at Grain Surfboards—perfect for riding the waves at Long Sands Beach. Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026 His nomadic spirit inspired Wanderer designer Mark Cotto to buy the vehicle and convert it into a stationary art piece topped with surfboards perfect as a backdrop for Instagram stories. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 Mike Harvey has made a thriving business out of making surfboards to ride whitewater stretches of the Arkansas River. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 Video footage captured by troopers shows Will crossing the icy lake before throwing a surfboard, supplied by Zach, to the teen, troopers said. Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surfboard

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First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 May. 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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