snowboarding

[ snoh-bawr-ding ]

/ ˈsnoʊˌbɔr dɪŋ /

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noun

the sport of riding a snowboard: Snowboarding became an Olympic event in Nagano, Japan, in 1998.

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Origin of snowboarding

First recorded in 1980–85; snowboard + -ing¹

Words nearby snowboarding

snow-blind, snow blindness, snowblink, snow blower, snowboard, snowboarding, snowbound, snow bridge, snow-broth, snow bunting, snowbush

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How to use snowboarding in a sentence

Skiing and snowboarding have become a vessel of healing for our peoples.
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Consider a snowboarding helmet with a built-in visorIf you’re trying to streamline your snow gear, consider a snowboarding helmet that includes a visor.
Best snowboard helmet: Snow gear to stay safe on the slopes|PopSci Commerce Team|March 4, 2021|Popular-Science
In fact, most snowboarding helmets are marketed as unisex, because, well, heads are pretty much the same.
Best snowboard helmet: Snow gear to stay safe on the slopes|PopSci Commerce Team|March 4, 2021|Popular-Science
The best women’s snowboarding helmet will offer style without any compromise to function, safety, and comfort.
Best snowboard helmet: Snow gear to stay safe on the slopes|PopSci Commerce Team|March 4, 2021|Popular-Science

Whether you are a beginner or advanced snowboarder, helmets are an essential piece of snowboarding gear and should offer optimal fit, comfort, hygiene, and protection for full, fun, safe days on the slopes.
Best snowboard helmet: Snow gear to stay safe on the slopes|PopSci Commerce Team|March 4, 2021|Popular-Science
I understand there are people my age snowboarding, surfboarding, wakeboarding.
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Just a few months ago, she was in top condition at Sochi, winning a bronze medal in the first ever Paralympic snowboarding event.
How Paralympian Amy Purdy Dances Like a Star|Rose Eveleth|April 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But snowboarding taught me a lot about discipline and pushing my limits.
True Detective Director Cary Fukunaga’s Journey from Pro Snowboarder to Hollywood’s Most Wanted|Marlow Stern|February 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Toy Soldiers Having flexible hamstrings is crucial for skiing and snowboarding, says Morin.
5 Exercises to Get Ski and Snowboard Ready|DailyBurn|January 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Step-Ups Skiing and snowboarding are both “leg sports,” so strengthening the quads is hugely important, Morin says.
5 Exercises to Get Ski and Snowboard Ready|DailyBurn|January 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for snowboarding

snowboarding

/ (ˈsnəʊˌbɔːdɪŋ) /

noun

the sport of moving across snow on a snowboard

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