surfer

Everyday

1. A surfer is a person who rides waves on a surfboard. tree →
2. A surfer can be a person who uses the internet a lot («a web surfer»), an older informal use. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life in Australia, New Zealand, California, Hawaii and coastal Ireland and the UK, surfers ride the waves on surfboards and wear wetsuits. In beach safety, surfers must stay out of the flags area for swimmers and know about rip currents. In science, surfers use the energy of waves. Phrases: «a keen surfer», «surfer dude».

Examples

• The surfer caught a big wave. tree →
• Surfers paddled out past the breakers. tree →
• My cousin is a keen surfer in Cornwall. tree →
• The surfer wore a black wetsuit. tree →
• Swimmers and surfers use different parts of the beach. tree →
• A surfer spotted a dolphin. tree →
• The lifeguard warned surfers about the rip. tree →

Note

Plural: surfers. From «surf» + -er. Do not confuse with «surface». Verb: surf; activity: surfing.