paddleboard

American  

[pad-l-bawrd] / ˈpæd lˌbɔrd /

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of paddleboard

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

Example Sentences

Designed by Los Angeles-based Retrospec, the Weekender Inflatable Paddleboard is 10 feet long and weighs 17 pounds when fully inflated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2021

The 10th Annual QuikSilverEdition Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race on July 30 will be the grand finale of the QuikSilverEdition Summer Series.

From Time Magazine Archive

Step 3: Get A Paddleboard Find yourself in the big blue.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Quiksilveredition Moloka'i to O'ahu Paddleboard Race respectfully embraces the challenge of the Ka'iwi Channel, calling out to those individuals who wish to test the limits of their endurance, open-ocean skills and physical strength.

From Time Magazine Archive

Santa Cruz, CA , June 7, 2006 - Surftech is proud to announce that it has signed on as title sponsor of the "5th Annual Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race".

From Time Magazine Archive