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Definition of surfer

surfer

/ˈsɜːr.fər/
surf · er
Plural:surfers
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• noun

1

A person who rides breaking ocean waves on a surfboard.

Example

"The experienced surfer paddled out beyond the breaking waves to catch the morning swell."

2

A person who spends time browsing websites on the internet or flipping through television channels.

Example

"Casual web surfers often leave a site within seconds if the page takes too long to load."

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• Rhymes for surfer

• Nearby Words

surfboarder
surfboarding
surfeit
surfer
surfing
surfperch
surfside

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Surfer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/surfer
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