surfing

noun

surf·​ing ˈsər-fiŋ How to pronounce surfing (audio)
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard

Examples of surfing in a Sentence

Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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The dangers of subway surfing are real & its consequences potentially life-altering. Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024 Discover how to wait for the ideal wave in a lineup, paying attention to surfing etiquette; work on paddling, board maneuvering, and speed building techniques; and take your surfing to the next level with more advanced proficiencies. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The message said that the World Surf League, organizer of competitive surfing’s Championship Tour, was planning to hold a 2025 competition in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024 After surfing, guests can return to their villas for dips in their private pools, enjoy some yoga in the ocean-facing pavilion, or drop into the concrete bowl at the property’s skate park, where boards and helmets are available for use. Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for surfing 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of surfing was in 1926

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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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surfing

noun
surf·​ing ˈsər-fiŋ How to pronounce surfing (audio)
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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