noun
Uncommon
surfer
SUR-fuh
Surfer (noun) means someone who rides waves on a surfboard. Example: “The surfers paddled out early to catch the morning swell.”
noun
1
Someone who rides waves on a surfboard.
"The surfers paddled out early to catch the morning swell."
"A road that runs due west from Dale passes the village church and Dale Castle, and a footpath continues to Westdale Bay, a sandy beach used by surfers when the westerlies send great rollers crashing in from the Atlantic."
— AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd (1980)
2
Someone who browses the internet.
"Casual web surfers rarely click past the first page of results."
How to use surfer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who surfs waves, or (informally) someone who browses online.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “surfer” mean?
The word “surfer” means someone who rides waves on a surfboard. In plain terms, a person who surfs waves, or (informally) someone who browses online.
How do you pronounce “surfer”?
“Surfer” is pronounced SUR-fuh (/ˈsɜː(ɹ)fə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “surfer” in a sentence?
Here is “surfer” used in a sentence: “The surfers paddled out early to catch the morning swell.”
What is another word for “surfer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “surfer” include surf rider.
What part of speech is “surfer”?
“Surfer” is a noun.
Is “surfer” a common word?
“Surfer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “surfer” have?
“Surfer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who rides waves on a surfboard.
