Meaning of the word surfer in English

What does surfer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

surfer

US /ˈsɝː.fɚ/

UK /ˈsɜː.fər/

a person who takes part in the sport of surfing

Example:

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The surfer rode a huge wave all the way to the shore.

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Many young people dream of becoming professional surfers.

Synonym:

wave rider

a person who spends a lot of time browsing the internet or a particular website

Example:

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He's a keen internet surfer, always discovering new sites.

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As an experienced web surfer, she quickly found the information she needed.

Synonym:

netizen web user

Related Word:

net surfer silver surfer