# skateboard

/ˈskeɪtˌbɔɹd/ (US) · /skˈeɪtbɔːd/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/skateboard
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- He rides his skateboard to school every morning.
- The city built a new park with ramps and rails specifically for people who ride a skateboard.
- 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.

## Usage notes

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

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