wakeboard

noun

wake·​board ˈwāk-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce wakeboard (audio)
: a short board with foot bindings on which a rider is towed by a motorboat across its wake and especially up off the crest for aerial maneuvers
wakeboarder noun
wakeboarding noun

Examples of wakeboard in a Sentence

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Adler had fallen off the wakeboard and was treading water when hit. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026 There’s a wealth of toys, including jet skis, a wakeboard, paddleboards and inflatables. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Find pontoons, bowriders, surf boats, wakeboards, personal watercraft and more, plus a marine retail display. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026 Thrill seekers can ride personal watercraft, wakeboard, and parasail, while outdoor lovers can roam via a houseboat or lounge at a waterfront campsite. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wakeboard

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wakeboard was in 1966

Rhymes for wakeboard

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wake and bake
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“Wakeboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wakeboard. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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