1. a person who rides ocean waves to shore using only their body, without a surfboard
Usage: informal; common in recreational water sports

Examples

• The bodysurfer paddled out and caught a wave with expert timing.
• Many bodysurfers prefer the simplicity of riding waves without equipment.
• She became an accomplished bodysurfer during her summer at the beach.
• The competition featured both surfers and bodysurfers competing in separate divisions.
• Young children often start as bodysurfers before graduating to surfboards.