snowboarding
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsnoʊˌbɔːrdɪŋ/
KK: /ˈsnoʊˌbɔrdɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A sport where a person rides down snowy slopes on a board attached to their feet.
Example
She loves snowboarding in the winter mountains.
Conversation
Have you ever tried snowboarding before?
Yeah, I went once last winter and it was so much fun!
I really want to learn snowboarding this season.
You should! It's a great way to enjoy the slopes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
boarding
sliding
riding
Antonyms
walking
standing
sitting
verb
Definition
To ride on a snowboard down a slope covered with snow.
Example
She enjoys snowboarding every winter in the mountains.
Tense Forms
Past: snowboarded
Past Participle: snowboarded
Conversation
Have you ever tried snowboarding?
No, but it looks like so much fun!
You should definitely give it a shot; I love snowboarding every winter.
Root Explanation
Snowboarding is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "boarding" (from the verb "board", meaning to get on or ride). The word describes the activity of riding down snow-covered slopes on a board.
Memory Tip
Think of 'snow' as the frozen precipitation you ride on, and 'boarding' as getting on a board to enjoy the slopes.
Visually Confused Words
swording
snooding
boarding