noun
B1
Intermediate
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe board used for snowboarding, or the act of riding one.
Common pairings
ride a snowboard
snowboard down the slope
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Word forms
- Plural
- snowboards
- Third person singular
- snowboards
- Past tense
- snowboarded
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Rhymes for snowboard
board
hoard
aboard
onboard
keyboard
cupboard
outboard
seaboard
backboard
starboard
cardboard
surfboard
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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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