paddleboard

noun

pad·​dle·​board ˈpa-dᵊl-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce paddleboard (audio)
: a long narrow buoyant board used for riding the surf or in rescuing swimmers

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With 26 miles of shoreline and three waterfalls, visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or exciting water sports by renting kayaks, paddleboards, and boats. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026 There are even chances for four-legged friends to hop on a paddleboard or take a ride on a charter boat. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026 Four river events for kayaks, rafts and stand-up paddleboards have been moved from Gore Creek in Vail to river venues that are 35-60 miles away. John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026 Other images shared by Brittany on Instagram included Brittany cradling little Golden, Bronze enjoying ice cream and Patrick taking to the water with his youngest daughter on a paddleboard. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paddleboard

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of paddleboard was in 1932

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“Paddleboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paddleboard. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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paddleboard

noun
pad·​dle·​board ˈpad-ᵊl-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce paddleboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a long narrow board that floats and that is used to ride the surf or in rescuing swimmers
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