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snowboard

SNOH-bawd

Snowboard (noun) means a wide board used to slide down snowy slopes, similar to a large skateboard without wheels. Example: “He strapped his boots into the snowboard and headed for the lift.”

noun
1
A wide board used to slide down snowy slopes, similar to a large skateboard without wheels.
"He strapped his boots into the snowboard and headed for the lift."
verb
1
To ride down a slope on a snowboard.
"We snowboarded down the mountain until it got dark."

How to use snowboard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe board used for snowboarding, or the act of riding one.

Common pairings
ride a snowboard snowboard down the slope

Word forms

snowboarded past tense, snowboards plural, snowboards singular

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snowboard” mean?

The word “snowboard” means a wide board used to slide down snowy slopes, similar to a large skateboard without wheels. In plain terms, the board used for snowboarding, or the act of riding one.

How do you pronounce “snowboard”?

“Snowboard” is pronounced SNOH-bawd (/ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “snowboard” in a sentence?

Here is “snowboard” used in a sentence: “He strapped his boots into the snowboard and headed for the lift.”

What part of speech is “snowboard”?

Depending on how it is used, “snowboard” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “snowboard” have?

“Snowboard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wide board used to slide down snowy slopes, similar to a large skateboard without wheels.

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