Definition

A person who rides on a board with a sail, participating in the sport of sailboarding, which combines elements of surfing and sailing.

Example

The sailboarder glided across the water, skillfully maneuvering the sail in the wind.

Conversation

Have you ever tried being a sailboarder?

No, but it looks like so much fun!

You should definitely give it a shot; it's really exciting.

I might just do that, especially if I can find a friend to join me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sailboarder → It is formed from "sail" (from Old English *sægl*, meaning a piece of fabric used to catch wind) and "board" (from Old English *bord*, meaning a flat piece of material) combined with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A sailboarder is a person who uses a board with a sail to ride on water.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sail' that catches the wind and a 'board' that you stand on — a sailboarder is someone who rides on a board with a sail.

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