surfer
noun/ˈsɜrfər/
Frequency rank: #9,590 most common English word
Meaning
a person who rides ocean waves on a surfboard as a sport or hobby.
Example sentence
The experienced surfer rode the giant wave all the way to the shore.
Synonyms & related words
- boarder
- wavecatcher
- wave-rider
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