snowboard

noun

snow·​board ˈsnō-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce snowboard (audio)
: a board like a wide ski ridden in a surfing position downhill over snow
snowboard intransitive verb
snowboarder noun
snowboarding noun

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The problem, of course, is that ski and snowboard lessons can be extremely expensive. John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025 This is a great gift for those who ski, snowboard, or love a snow day. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025 Lighter and more approachable than most all-mountain snowboards, the Mercury shines for intermediate to advanced riders who value fun, flow, and all-day confidence. Outside, 21 Oct. 2025 Come November 1, aisles will be stocked with tens of thousands of items including skis, snowboards, and helmets from top brands including Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Canada Goose, Moncler, and The North Face, that never made it to their winter destinations. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowboard

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowboard was in 1981

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“Snowboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowboard. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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snowboard

noun
snow·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce snowboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a board like a wide ski ridden in a surfing position over snow
snowboard verb
snowboarder noun
snowboarding noun

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