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Definition of snowboard

snowboard

/ˈsnoʊˌbɔːrd/
snow · board
Plural:snowboards
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Past Simple:snowboarded
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Past Participle:snowboarded
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Present Participle:snowboarding
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snowboard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A single board resembling a short, wide ski or a small surfboard, used for gliding down snow-covered slopes while both of the rider's feet are secured to it.

Example

"She bought a new snowboard right before her winter trip to the Alps."

• verb

1

To glide or descend down a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard.

Example

"We plan to snowboard all weekend at the new resort in Colorado."

• Rhymes for snowboard

• Nearby Words

snow pea
snow white cichlid
snowberry
snowboard
snowcock
snowdon
snowdrop

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 20th century (circa 1970s), formed as a compound of 'snow' and 'board', heavily influenced by the earlier words 'surfboard' and 'skateboard'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snowboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snowboard
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