Definition

A water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing, where a person rides on a board while holding onto a sail attached to a mast.

Example

She enjoys sailboarding on the lake during the summer.

Conversation

Have you ever tried sailboarding at the beach?

No, but it looks like so much fun!

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

I will! It sounds like a great way to enjoy the water.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sailboarding is formed from "sail" (from Old English "sægl", meaning a piece of fabric used to catch wind) and "boarding" (from the verb "board", meaning to get on or onto something). The word describes the activity of riding on a board while using a sail to harness the wind for movement.

Memory Tip

Think of using a 'sail' to catch the wind while 'boarding' on a board — that's how sailboarding works!

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