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

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

The agency's records include encounters in which sharks make contact with kayaks, surfboards or other equipment, even when no injuries occur. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Oh, and although there are surfboards stashed throughout the property, none of the goats actually get on them. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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