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

We imagined what it might take to survive being alone for days on a surfboard in the open water—and then found someone who endured exactly that.

From Outside Online

On the surfboard, I was trying to follow a set of fundamental rules, without otherwise paying attention to what was going on in the real world.

From Outside Online

The scientists unveiled a model of their new surfboard in 2015.

From Science News For Students

So it was a pretty natural transition to go from a surfboard to developing a flip-flop.

From Science News For Students

Matt Gardner is president of the Mission Beach Town Council and the owner of Cheap Rentals, which provides bike, surfboard and other active gear rentals.

From Voice of San Diego

Another piece, a print, shows a surfboard emblazoned with a militaristic “U.S.A.,” a beach bomber ready for action.

From The Daily Beast

Then, Barbie surfboard tucked under one arm, she marched off to kick some ass.

From The Daily Beast

They have what is called a surfboard perhaps four or five feet long.

From Project Gutenberg

Rick had a quick glimpse of Zircon being hauled along like an oversized surfboard, then the rope was on him.

From Project Gutenberg

But theres one thing we misswe cant come in on a surfboard here.

From Project Gutenberg