Snowboard Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd

SNOH-bord

UK

snˈəʊbɔːd

snOH-bawd

Definition

A long, flat board used for sliding down snow-covered slopes while standing, similar to a skateboard but for snow. Also refers to the sport of using a snowboard.

Usage & Nuances

Used both as a noun (the board itself) and a verb ('to snowboard' = to ride a snowboard). Usually used in winter sports contexts. Collocations: 'ride a snowboard', 'go snowboarding', 'rent a snowboard'.

• Spanish: tabla de snowboard
• Portuguese (BR): snowboard - prancha de snowboard
• Portuguese (PT): snowboard - prancha de snowboard
• Chinese (Simplified): 单板滑雪板
• Chinese (Traditional): 單板滑雪板
• Hindi: स्नोबोर्ड
• Arabic: لوح التزلج على الجليد
• Bengali: স্নোবোর্ড
• Russian: сноуборд
• Japanese: スノーボード
• Vietnamese: ván trượt tuyết
• Korean: 스노보드
• Turkish: snowboard - kar tahtası
• Urdu: سنوبورڈ
• Indonesian: snowboard - papan seluncur salju

Example Sentences

He bought a new snowboard for the winter trip.

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She learned how to use a snowboard last year.

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The snowboard is heavier than I expected.

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I can't wait to hit the slopes with my new snowboard this weekend.

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Have you ever tried renting a snowboard instead of skis?

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He loves to snowboard in fresh powder after a big snowfall.

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