Definition

A person who rides on a small board while lying down on waves in the ocean.

Example

The bodyboarder caught a huge wave and rode it all the way to the shore.

Conversation

Did you see that bodyboarder out at the beach yesterday?

Yeah, they were catching some amazing waves!

I wish I could bodyboard like that.

You should give it a try; it looks like so much fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bodyboarder → It is formed from "body" (from Old English "bodig", meaning the physical structure of a person or animal) and "board" (from Old English "bord", meaning a flat piece of material). The term "bodyboarder" refers to a person who rides on a bodyboard, which is a flat piece of material used in water sports.

Memory Tip

Think of someone riding on a flat piece of material ('board') while using their physical structure ('body') — that's what a bodyboarder does.

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