bodyboarding
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbɒdibɔːrdɪŋ//
KK: /ˈbɑdiˌbɔrdɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A water sport where a person rides on a small board while lying down or kneeling, using the waves to move across the water.
Example
He enjoys bodyboarding at the beach during the summer.
Conversation
Have you ever tried bodyboarding?
No, I haven't, but it looks like so much fun!
You should definitely give it a shot; it's easier than surfing.
I might just do that — it seems like a great way to enjoy the waves!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
boogie
surfing
boarding
Antonyms
dryland
land
stillness
verb
Definition
To ride on a small board while lying on your stomach in the water, usually on waves.
Example
She enjoys bodyboarding at the beach during the summer.
Tense Forms
Past: bodyboarded
Past Participle: bodyboarded
Conversation
Did you see how much fun everyone was having while bodyboarding at the beach yesterday?
Yeah, it looked like such a blast!
I really want to try bodyboarding next time we go.
Root Explanation
Bodyboarding is formed from "body" (from Old English "bodig", meaning the physical structure of a person or animal) and "boarding" (from the verb "board", meaning to get on or onto something). The word refers to the act of riding on a board while lying on one's body, typically on waves.
Memory Tip
Think of the physical 'body' lying on a 'board' to ride the waves — that's what bodyboarding means.
Visually Confused Words
boarding