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

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At the marina, where guests can swim, kayak, or paddleboard right from the yacht, saffron and amber accents continue the color palette. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Guests can jump into the sea directly from the back of the ship or enjoy the ship’s compliment of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, sailboats, foam floats, and water trampoline. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 The hotel also offers complimentary Priority x LINE bikes and paddleboards to take out on the lake. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 While posing on a paddleboard, she was joined by her 14-year-old niece, who contrasted with her aunt in a bright white triangle bikini. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paddleboard

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of paddleboard was in 1932

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paddleboard

noun
pad·​dle·​board ˈpad-ᵊl-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce paddleboard (audio)
-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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