Hoverboard

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌvərˌbɔrd/

Definitions of hoverboard

noun a self-balancing scooter or board that hovers above the ground and is typically powered by electricity

Example Sentences

A1 I want to try riding a hoverboard.

A2 My friend fell off his hoverboard while trying to do tricks.

B1 Hoverboards have become a popular mode of transportation for some people.

B2 The new hoverboard model is equipped with advanced technology for better stability.

C1 Some cities have regulations in place regarding the use of hoverboards on sidewalks.

C2 The hoverboard industry continues to innovate with new designs and features.

Examples of hoverboard in a Sentence

formal The inventor showcased his latest creation, a state-of-the-art hoverboard.

informal I saw a group of teenagers riding around on hoverboards at the park.

slang I can't wait to try out my new hoverboard and show off some cool tricks.

figurative Her ideas seemed to hoverboard between creativity and practicality.

Grammatical Forms of hoverboard

• past tense: hoverboarded
• plural: hoverboards
• comparative: more hoverboard
• superlative: most hoverboard
• present tense: hoverboards
• future tense: will hoverboard
• perfect tense: have hoverboarded
• continuous tense: is hoverboarding
• singular: hoverboard
• positive degree: hoverboard
• infinitive: to hoverboard
• gerund: hoverboarding
• participle: hoverboarded

Origin and Evolution of hoverboard

First Known Use: 1967 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hoverboard' was coined in science fiction literature to describe a levitating, futuristic mode of transportation.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in science fiction literature, the term 'hoverboard' gained popularity in the 1980s with the release of the movie 'Back to the Future II', where a hoverboard was prominently featured. Since then, 'hoverboard' has become synonymous with a self-balancing scooter that gained popularity in the early 2010s.