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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Melissa Smith, a family member, told the station Darcy likely went out too far on his surfboard and could not get back to shore. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025 Some load their surfboards into racks on the back to head to Dana Point’s famous surf spots on the route. Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 6 July 2025 And despite damage to his surfboard, Heller made it out of the water without any injuries. Jillian Frankel, People.com, 3 June 2025 Surfing in Virginia Beach dates back to 1912, when local teen James M. Jordan Jr. paddled out on a redwood surfboard brought back from Hawaii by his uncle, marking the start of East Coast surfing. Erin Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for surfboard

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Jul. 2025.

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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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