B1nounsporttravel
US/ˈskeɪt.bɔːrd/
UK/ˈskeɪt.bɔːd/
a short board with four small wheels that you stand on and ride
In context
He rides his skateboard to the office every morning.
The shop sells skateboards, helmets and other sports equipment.
Skateboards are not allowed inside the shopping mall.
Words that go with skateboard
verb + noun
- ride a skateboardKids ride a skateboard along the empty parking lot.
adjective + noun
- electric skateboardAn electric skateboard can reach twenty miles per hour.
noun + noun
- skateboard parkThe city built a new skateboard park near the river.
- skateboard shopShe works part-time at a skateboard shop.
- skateboard wheelsThese skateboard wheels are made of hard plastic.
noun + preposition
- on a skateboardHe arrived on a skateboard, carrying his laptop.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I like skateboard.Correct: I like skateboarding.