surfer

noun

Meaning

A person who participates in the sport of riding waves toward the shore while standing or lying on a surfboard.

Examples

The beach was crowded with surfers hoping to catch the morning swell.
As a dedicated surfer, she spends every weekend chasing the best breaks along the coast.

Synonyms: boarder, wave-rider

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surfer

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsɜːrfər

Definition

A person who participates in the sport of riding waves toward the shore while standing or lying on a surfboard.

Examples

The beach was crowded with surfers hoping to catch the morning swell.
As a dedicated surfer, she spends every weekend chasing the best breaks along the coast.
Local surfers gathered at the pier to discuss the changing tide conditions.

How to Use surfer

go surfing (collocation): to engage in the activity of surfing — "We plan to go surfing early tomorrow morning."
surf the internet (collocation): to browse websites — "He likes to surf the internet for news during his lunch break."

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