skateboarding
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈskeɪtˌbɔːrdɪŋ/
KK: /ˈskeɪtˌbɔrdɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The activity of riding on a board with wheels, often performing tricks and stunts.
Example
He enjoys skateboarding at the park with his friends.
Conversation
Have you ever tried skateboarding at the park?
Yeah, I love it! It's so much fun.
I want to learn, but I’m a bit scared of falling.
Don't worry, everyone falls at first — just practice and you'll get the hang of skateboarding!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
boarding
gliding
riding
Antonyms
walking
stopping
standing
verb
Definition
The action of riding on a skateboard, which is a board with wheels that you stand on and move by pushing with your feet.
Example
She enjoys skateboarding at the park with her friends.
Tense Forms
Past: skateboarded
Past Participle: skateboarded
Conversation
Have you ever tried skateboarding at the park?
Not really, but it looks like so much fun!
You should give it a shot; it's a great way to relax.
Root Explanation
Skateboarding → It is formed from "skate" (from Middle Dutch *schate*, meaning a type of board or plank) and "boarding" (from Old English *bordian*, meaning to get on or board). The word "skateboarding" refers to the activity of riding on a board with wheels, combining the act of using a skate with the action of boarding.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'skate' as a type of board and 'boarding' as getting on it — that's how skateboarding means riding on a board.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.