paddleboard

American  

[pad-l-bawrd] / ˈpæd lˌbɔrd /

noun

paddleboards plural

1. a board of variable size, similar to a surfboard in shape, used in any of various watersports that involve sitting, kneeling, lying, or standing on the board and propelling it with the hands or a paddle.

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verb (used without object)

1. to engage in any of various watersports that involve riding on a board similar in shape to a surfboard while propelling it with the hands or a paddle, depending on whether one is sitting, kneeling, lying, or standing.

   If you’re heading out to paddleboard for the first time, go to a place you’re familiar with, and go with a friend.

paddleboard British  

/ ˈpædəlˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a long narrow surfboard

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• paddleboards
  plural

Etymology

Origin of paddleboard

First recorded in 1780–90, for an earlier sense; 1930–35, for the current senses; paddle ¹ + board

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

paddleboard paddleboards

The family are interested in watersports and recently bought a paddleboard, but Rachel said they would only consider using the lake if those concerns were addressed.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Karl Toner, who owns a coffee cart on the shore as well as a nearby glamping site and paddleboard hire business, said visitor numbers have fallen sharply since the warning was issued on 13 July.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

When the weather cooperates, take to the sea by paddleboard or kayak, easy to rent from Sea Nantucket.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026

The inflatable hardshell BOGAFiT mat that’s used — or “floating training platform,” as the class refers to it — looks like a wide paddleboard with a slightly raised yoga mat on its surface.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026

Meanwhile I’m nailing the paddleboard between the two wheels while Alice and Miss Turner are building a wall outside the millhouse on which to lay the wheel shaft.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

"An elderly person living permanently in a village has a perfect right to be there but is not hiring paddleboards and kayaks, or going to restaurants," he says.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026

She says she now designs four-season mudrooms equipped for storing skis, golf gear, mountain bikes and paddleboards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

Parks officials urge the use of life jackets for all those in canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards or any other human-powered vessel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2025

The resort’s marina offers e-bike, kayak, stand-up paddleboards and other watercraft rentals.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023

Mid and East Antrim Council said people would be unable to launch personal watercrafts such as kayaks, canoes and paddleboards from the slipway at Portglenone Marina.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2023