snowboard
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsnoʊbɔrd/
KK: /ˈsnoʊbɔrd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To ride on a snowboard, typically down a slope covered with snow.
Example
Every winter, I love to snowboard with my friends in the mountains.
Tense Forms
Past: snowboarded
Past Participle: snowboarded
Conversation
Have you ever tried to snowboard?
Yeah, I tried it last winter, and it was so much fun!
I really want to snowboard this season, but I’m a bit nervous.
Don't worry! You'll get the hang of it quickly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
glide
slide
board
Antonyms
fall
stop
stumble
noun
Definition
A flat board that is used for sliding down snowy slopes while standing on it, similar to surfing or skateboarding.
Example
He took his snowboard to the mountain to enjoy the fresh powder.
Conversation
Are you excited to go snowboard this weekend?
Definitely! I've been waiting all season for it.
I just got a new snowboard and can't wait to try it out.
Root Explanation
**Snowboard** → It is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "board" (from Old English *bord*, meaning a flat piece of material). The word "snowboard" refers to a flat board used for gliding over snow.
Memory Tip
Think of a flat "board" that you use on "snow" — that's how you remember that a snowboard is a board for riding on snow.
Visually Confused Words
showboard
stowbord