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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There’s plenty of space (the beach spans over five kilometers of white sand) and there’s also a surf school and surfboard rentals available. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Also, the surfboard is authentically modeled on and designed based on the reference from the 1966 TV show where there is an episode where Batman and Joker have a surfing competition. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 May 2026 To celebrate the opening, Carolina Herrera partnered with artist Tim Bessell on a custom surfboard inspired by La Jolla’s coastal culture. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 One scene shows the crew in a garage deconstructing a surfboard and passionately debating where the fins should go. Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for surfboard

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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 29 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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