noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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

A narrow board mounted on two pairs of wheels, ridden by standing on it and pushing off the ground with one foot.

"He learned to do tricks on his skateboard at the local park."

verb

To ride on a skateboard.

"They skateboard down to the shops every afternoon."

How to use skateboard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe wheeled board used in skateboarding, or the act of riding one.

Common pairings

ride a skateboard skateboard park skateboard trick

Word forms

skateboarded past tense, skateboards plural, skateboards singular

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Etymology

A combination of "skate" and "board," dating from the mid-20th century.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 skateboard joined the language around 1900.

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Rhymes for skateboard

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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.