surfer
word
Definition
A surfer is a person who rides on waves, usually standing on a board in the ocean as a sport or hobby.
Usage & Nuances
Casual and sporty. Used for both professional and recreational wave riders; sometimes jokingly for people who 'surf' the internet, but primary meaning is wave sports. Common collocation: 'pro surfer', 'beginner surfer', 'big-wave surfer'.
Spanish: surfistaPortuguese (BR): surfistaPortuguese (PT): surfistaChinese (Simplified): 冲浪者Chinese (Traditional): 衝浪者Hindi: सर्फ़रArabic: راكب أمواجBengali: সার্ফারRussian: сёрферJapanese: サーファーVietnamese: người lướt sóngKorean: 서퍼Turkish: sörfçüUrdu: سرفرIndonesian: peselancar
Example Sentences
The surfer caught a big wave.
basic
She wants to become a surfer when she grows up.
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There are many surfers at the beach in summer.
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My brother is an experienced surfer who travels for competitions.
natural
The best thing about being a surfer is spending time out in the ocean.
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You don't have to be a pro surfer to enjoy catching small waves.
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