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surfboard

noun
surf·​board | \ ˈsÉ™rf-ËŒbȯrd How to pronounce surfboard (audio) \

Definition of surfboard

: a long narrow buoyant board (as of lightweight wood or fiberglass-covered foam) used in the sport of surfing

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Other Words from surfboard

surfboarder noun
surfboarding \ ˈsÉ™rf-​ËŒbȯr-​diÅ‹ How to pronounce surfboarding (audio) \ noun

Examples of surfboard in a Sentence

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Staying cool also will get pricier: Kiddie pools, water skis, surfboards and canoe paddles are all subject to the new tariffs, too. NBC News, "From kiddie pools to Popsicle sticks, the next round of tariffs is a Labor Day downer," 30 Aug. 2019 The Cape Town brand designs and produces surf wear, surfboards and accessories. Stephanie Bailey And Ed Scott-clarke, CNN, "The company cementing Africa's place in the world of surfing," 26 Aug. 2019 The eatery, adorned with a faux-grass wall and surfboards, opened this spring and features build-your-own bowls ($14.99 and up). Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Flagler Village: New bars, restaurants invade funky Fort Lauderdale village," 23 Aug. 2019 This grand dame feels expansive and open, like a cool aunt’s Malibu beach house complete with vintage surfboards. Vogue, "What’s Old Is New Again on Block Island," 14 Aug. 2019 Seaside beach holidays to the Irish coast began to include surf lessons, made easier and safer by soft foam surfboards and comfortable, warm wet suits. New York Times, "Chasing Waves on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way," 12 Aug. 2019 The fire caused about $250,000 in damage, including the destruction of about two dozen vintage surfboards and tools worth about $100,000. Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Neighbors rally to support Ocean Beach surfboard craftsman after devastating fire," 7 Aug. 2019 The roasting machine is on display in the back half of the space, with sacks of beans laid out in a kind of still life (with surfboard). James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, "Finding good coffee on the Cape is no longer a grind," 6 Aug. 2019 The 16-year-old grabbed his surfboard and paddled out, as he's done almost every day this summer. Ryan Prior, CNN, "A surfer in Hawaii survives after a shark bites a chunk out of his surfboard," 14 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of surfboard

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

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surfboard

noun

English Language Learners Definition of surfboard

: a long, light, narrow board that is used for surfing

surfboard

noun
surf·​board | \ ˈsÉ™rf-ËŒbȯrd How to pronounce surfboard (audio) \

Kids Definition of surfboard

: a long narrow board that floats and is ridden in surfing

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