surfboard

[surf-bawrd, -bohrd]

noun

1. a long, narrow board on which a person stands or lies prone in surfboarding.

verb (used without object)

1. to ride a surfboard.

surfboard

/ ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a long narrow board used in surfing

Word History and Origins

Origin of surfboard¹

First recorded in 1820–30; surf + board

Example Sentences

“I was on the case, I had to go down there and see it,” said Zurales, who on Tuesday decided to take a surfboard and paddle out to the bubbles and get some answers.

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The Ashes phony war began in the summer when David Warner described Root's front pad as a "surfboard", suggesting he is an lbw candidate.

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Or it could be this otter just has a similar surfboard appetite and hostage-taking drive.

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A British man has drowned after his surfboard snapped during wild weather in the Australian state of Victoria while the friend who tried to save him also died.

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She swapped her bike for a surfboard and "felt so present", but by the time she came home she found herself missing cycling and was "ready to go again".

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