skateboard
Skateboard (noun) means a narrow board mounted on two pairs of wheels, ridden by standing on it and pushing off the ground with one foot. Example: “He learned to do tricks on his skateboard at the local park.”
noun
1
A narrow board mounted on two pairs of wheels, ridden by standing on it and pushing off the ground with one foot.
"“Maybe it’s a video to talk about the situation. They use the skateboard as their weapons to (educate) the generation around Europe and the world,” Tutenges said. “It’s a good way to keep talking about Ukraine.”"
— Kyle Almond, Ukrainian skateboarders take back their streets (2024)
"In its May 1965 issue, Life magazine condemned skateboards as a “menace to limb and even to life,” and cautioned readers about riders who “take over the paths made for peaceful strollers.”"
— Jaime Marie Davis, How photographers have captured skateboarding through generations (2018)
"He learned to do tricks on his skateboard at the local park."
"She's been riding skateboards since she was eight years old."
verb
1
To ride on a skateboard.
"They skateboard down to the shops every afternoon."
How to use skateboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe wheeled board used in skateboarding, or the act of riding one.
Common pairings
ride a skateboard
skateboard park
skateboard trick
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Word forms
- Plural
- skateboards
- Third person singular
- skateboards
- Past tense
- skateboarded
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Etymology
A combination of "skate" and "board," dating from the mid-20th century.
Class of 1900
skateboard joined the language around 1900.
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Rhymes for skateboard
board
hoard
aboard
onboard
keyboard
cupboard
outboard
seaboard
backboard
starboard
cardboard
surfboard
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Frequently asked questions
What does “skateboard” mean?
The word “skateboard” means a narrow board mounted on two pairs of wheels, ridden by standing on it and pushing off the ground with one foot. In plain terms, the wheeled board used in skateboarding, or the act of riding one.
How do you use “skateboard” in a sentence?
Here is “skateboard” used in a sentence: “He learned to do tricks on his skateboard at the local park.”
What part of speech is “skateboard”?
Depending on how it is used, “skateboard” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “skateboard” come from?
The word “skateboard” dates back to around 1900. A combination of "skate" and "board," dating from the mid-20th century.
Is “skateboard” a common word?
“Skateboard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “skateboard” have?
“Skateboard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow board mounted on two pairs of wheels, ridden by standing on it and pushing off the ground with one foot.
