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

Examples of snowboard in a Sentence

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Also, keep your eyes peeled for winter sports gear, such as ski boots or snowboards. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 7 May 2026 But it can be snapped back together and used as a snowboard for descents. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 When packing your car, take out everything from the winter, like your ski racks and snowboards, or any supplies that can weigh your car down. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 May 2026 While better known for making snowboards, Lib Tech has been a pioneer in the world of surfboard construction. — Brent Rose, Wired News, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowboard

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First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowboard was in 1981

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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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