Synonyms for
Surfer
Definition
A person who rides waves on a surfboard.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- professional surfer
- amateur surfer
- beach surfer
- big wave surfer
- surf the waves
- catch a wave
- ride a wave
Word family
Usage note
While 'surfer' primarily refers to someone who rides waves on a surfboard, it can sometimes be used informally to describe someone who 'surfs' the internet or other digital media.
Example sentences
- The surfer caught a huge wave and rode it all the way to the shore.
- My cousin is a surfer and he loves spending time at the beach.
- The surfer wore a wetsuit to keep warm in the cold water.
- The surfers waited patiently for the perfect wave to ride.
- The surfer's board was covered in wax to help him grip the board better.
Quotes
I'm not a big wave rider, I'm a surfer who rides waves.
The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.
The ocean is my church and the wave is my prayer.