wakeboard

noun

wake·​board ˈwāk-ˌbȯrd 

: a short board with foot bindings on which a rider is towed by a motorboat across its wake and especially up off the crest for aerial maneuvers

wakeboarder noun

wakeboarding noun

Examples of wakeboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Young kids will have a ball at Splash Adventure Water Park, while older kids can learn to kneeboard, waterski, or wakeboard at Ski Rixen USA. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 May 2026

There’s also a marina launch at the back of the ship offering wave runners, kayaks, personal sailboats, SUPs, snorkel gear, wakeboards, and a floating island for the swimmers. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026

Thrill seekers can ride personal watercraft, wakeboard, and parasail, while outdoor lovers can roam via a houseboat or lounge at a waterfront campsite. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026

Speaking of which, the yacht carries a full arsenal of water toys, including Jet Skis, Seabobs, wakeboards, canoes, and tenders. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wakeboard

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard