Word Noun
surfer
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈsɝfɝ/ UK /sˈɜːfɐ/ surfer
Definition
n.a person who rides on the surface of a wave on a special board. Surfers usually ride waves at beaches with strong winds and big waves.
n.a person who engages in the sport of surfing — riding on the face of a breaking wave, typically standing on a surfboard. Also used metaphorically for 'a web surfer' (someone browsing the internet).
Examples
“She is a strong surfer who competes internationally.”
“The local surfer shop offers lessons every weekend during summer.”
“The documentary follows a young surfer's journey from his small coastal hometown to the professional circuit, where his fearless approach to giant waves earns him both fans and critics.”
Etymology
From surf + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated