snowboarding

[snoh-bawr-ding]

noun

1. the sport of riding a snowboard.

   Snowboarding became an Olympic event in Nagano, Japan, in 1998.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snowboarding¹

First recorded in 1980–85; snowboard ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Afterward, the snowboarding gold medalist posted pictures of the proposal on social media, calling it the best night of his life.

From Los Angeles Times

He was a snowboarding enthusiast and often attended concerts, friends and colleagues recalled.

From Los Angeles Times

You get to try swimming strokes, skateboarding, snowboarding, cycling.

From Los Angeles Times

Before she became an actor, Nyweide took inspiration from her older brother and found a knack for snowboarding.

From Los Angeles Times

When you think of skiing and snowboarding, you may imagine the snowy slopes of Europe and North America.

From BBC