paddleboard

noun

pad·​dle·​board ˈpa-dᵊl-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce paddleboard (audio)
: a long narrow buoyant board used for riding the surf or in rescuing swimmers

Examples of paddleboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Prior to the discovery of Duran’s body, her husband, Jaime Aguilar, told NBC affiliate KCRA that family members had been searching for the woman for over 12 hours on foot, along with kayaks and paddleboards. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024 The ranch will also look to add recreational vehicles for rent, like pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024 Clearwater Outdoor offers kayak and standup paddleboard rentals. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024 Read Next National Teen drowns in fall off paddleboard on Utah family outing. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024 Hike the short Empire Bluff Trail through the beech and maple forest for epic views, or rent a paddleboard or kayak from Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024 Sign up for surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons at Surf Diva Surf School, considered the gold standard of surf schools worldwide. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024 Included with your resort fee is daily bicycle, kayak, and paddleboard rental, as well as pier fishing. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024 Wednesday and Thursday Yoga, a Battle Royale standup paddleboard sprint race and two nights of live music and fireworks mark the US National Whitewater Center’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration. Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paddleboard was in 1932

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“Paddleboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paddleboard. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

paddleboard

noun
pad·​dle·​board
ˈpad-ᵊl-ˌbō(ə)rd,
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a long narrow board that floats and that is used to ride the surf or in rescuing swimmers
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