Surfer

/ˈsɜːrfər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who rides on the crest or along the surface of a wave, typically using a surfboard.

The surfer skillfully maneuvered on the waves at sunrise.

A person who engages in the sport of surfing.

As a dedicated surfer, she spends every weekend at the beach.

Someone who browses the internet casually.

He's just a casual surfer, looking for interesting articles online.

The word 'surfer' is derived from 'surf', which comes from the Middle English 'serf', referring to the breaking of waves.

surf's up

A phrase indicating that the waves are good for surfing.

catch a wave

To successfully ride a wave on a surfboard.

surf culture

The lifestyle and community centered around surfing.

surfboard

A board used for riding on waves.

waves

The moving water that surfers ride.

beach

The area by the shore where surfers and others gather.

Grom

A young or inexperienced surfer.

Kook

An inexperienced or unskilled surfer.

Stoked

Excited or enthusiastic about surfing conditions.