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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

shortboard

/ˈʃɔːtˌbɔːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does shortboard mean?

noun

A shortboard is a type of surfboard that is typically shorter than 7 feet (2.1 meters) in length, designed for high-performance surfing in smaller waves.

Example

"The surfer paddled out to catch a wave on his shortboard, feeling the rush of adrenaline as he rode the wave to shore."

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