half-pipe

noun

ˈhaf-ˌpīp How to pronounce half-pipe (audio)
ˈhäf-
: a U-shaped high-sided ramp or runway used especially in snowboarding, skateboarding, or in-line skating

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According to a Universal website launched to address community concerns over the coaster, the park is already utilizing pea gravel to minimize ride vehicle sound, a more than 900-foot-long sound wall and two half-pipe shields to block sound. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 It’s known as the place where Olympian Shawn White learned to skate and Team USA skater Bryce Wettstein donated a 10-foot size half-pipe. — Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 There are even competitive Tech Deck events where skaters will use their fingerboards on miniature ramps and half-pipes to complete tricks and earn points. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 Coming up later today, snowboarder Chloe Kim will chase a historic Olympic three-peat in the women’s half-pipe final after topping the qualification boards yesterday. — Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for half-pipe

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of half-pipe was in 1977

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“Half-pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-pipe. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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