noun
surfboard
SURF-bawd
Surfboard (noun) means a long, buoyant board used for riding waves while standing. Example: “He waxed his surfboard before paddling out.”
noun
1
A long, buoyant board used for riding waves while standing.
"He waxed his surfboard before paddling out."
How to use surfboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe board surfers stand on to ride waves.
Common pairings
ride a surfboard
wax a surfboard
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like surfboard.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- surfboards
- Third person singular
- surfboards
- Past tense
- surfboarded
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He waxed his _____ before paddling out.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "surf" + "board".
Rhymes for surfboard
board
hoard
aboard
onboard
keyboard
cupboard
outboard
seaboard
backboard
starboard
cardboard
clipboard
See all rhymes for surfboard →
Frequently asked questions
What does “surfboard” mean?
The word “surfboard” means a long, buoyant board used for riding waves while standing. In plain terms, the board surfers stand on to ride waves.
How do you pronounce “surfboard”?
“Surfboard” is pronounced SURF-bawd (/ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “surfboard” in a sentence?
Here is “surfboard” used in a sentence: “He waxed his surfboard before paddling out.”
What part of speech is “surfboard”?
“Surfboard” is a noun.
