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surfboarder

surfboarder

3.4
A person who rides waves on a surfboard
  • noun
  • /ˈsɜrfˌbɔrdər/
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  • Many surfboarders travel to Hawaii for its legendary surf spots.

Examples

  • The surfboarder caught a huge wave.

  • The experienced surfboarder skillfully caught the biggest wave of the day.

  • As a child, she dreamed of becoming a professional surfboarder.

  • Many surfboarders flock to Hawaii each winter.

  • The experienced surfboarder caught a massive wave and rode it all the way to the shore.

  • Every morning, the surfboarder practices his skills at the local beach.

  • During the competition, the surfboarder impressed the judges with his tricks and agility.

Synonyms

surfer
vssurfboarder
114 1.4

A person who rides waves on a board in the sea

focuses on riding waves mainly as a sport

Surface Forms

surfboarder singular
surfboarders plural

Morphology

surfboarder = surfboard (transparent) = surf + board + er

The word is transparently formed from 'surfboard' plus the agentive suffix '-er', meaning a person who uses or rides a surfboard.

Etymology

The word surfboarder comes from three simple parts: surf ('ocean waves'), board ('a flat piece of wood or other material'), and the ending -er ('a person who does something'). So, a surfboarder is literally a person who rides a board on the waves.