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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Video footage captured by troopers shows Will crossing the icy lake before throwing a surfboard, supplied by Zach, to the teen, troopers said. Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 Surf legend Mike Diffenderfer, a renowned surfboard shaper who is now in the San Diego Surfing Hall of Fame, was among attendees at the exhibit’s grand opening. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 Like in many camper vans, a clear center aisle offers loads of space for packing in luggage, camping gear and large sports equipment like bicycles or surfboards. New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026 The video shows a 12-pack of yerba mate atop a white surfboard floating on clear water. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surfboard

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First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 May. 2026.

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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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