snowboarding

word · lemma: snowboard

/ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/
/snˈəʊbɔːdɪŋ/

Definition

A winter sport where you ride down snowy slopes or mountains while standing on a flat board called a snowboard.

Usage & Nuances

'Snowboarding' is almost always used as a noun, for the sport itself. It is often paired with 'go' ('go snowboarding') or 'love/hate snowboarding'. Not to be confused with 'skiing', which uses two separate skis.

Example Sentences

He learned snowboarding last year.

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I like snowboarding in the winter.

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There is a snowboarding competition this weekend.

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We spent the whole day snowboarding on fresh powder.

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Have you ever tried snowboarding, or do you prefer skiing?

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After a few falls, I finally got the hang of snowboarding.

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