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
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More than 200 rescues were made on Oahu by local authorities, as well as by residents who swam out or used surfboards and kayaks to help others.
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Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Large surf also moves heavy debris—such as rocks, surfboards, or loose equipment—with enough force to cause injuries.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Then, Rustan started to share his love for the ocean, putting Sugar on a surfboard with him at his local spot near the pier in Huntington Beach.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
For example, a seal or sea lion attempting to climb onto a surfboard is usually a good sign to paddle into shore.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Large surf also moves heavy debris—such as rocks, surfboards, or loose equipment—with enough force to cause injuries.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Then, Rustan started to share his love for the ocean, putting Sugar on a surfboard with him at his local spot near the pier in Huntington Beach.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
For example, a seal or sea lion attempting to climb onto a surfboard is usually a good sign to paddle into shore.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Surfboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfboard. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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surfboard
noun
surf·board
ˈsərf-ˌbō(ə)rd
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a lightweight board used in the sport of surfing
surfboarder
noun
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