ENGLISH
REFERENCE

skateboard

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈskeɪtˌbɔɹd// UK //skˈeɪtbɔːd// skate·board

n. a short, narrow board with four wheels on the bottom. You stand on it and push with one foot to move along the ground.

n. a narrow board mounted on four wheels, used for transportation or performing stunts. Typically consists of a deck, trucks, and wheels.


SIMPLE

He rides his skateboard to school every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The city built a new park with ramps and rails specifically for people who ride a skateboard.

COMPLEX

While early designs were simple wooden planks, the modern skateboard features a laminated maple deck with a concave shape to provide the rider with better control during technical maneuvers.

Origin

From skate + board.

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'ride', 'push', or 'flip'.

© 2026 English Reference