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.
Recent Examples on the Web Beach activities range from sandcastle building to surfing lessons. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 In addition to riding atop rail cars, train surfing is usually defined to include riding between them. Joe Heim, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 Drive north of town for the quietest stretch of beachfront, and if the weather’s right, head to the jetties closer in to do a little surfing. Pam Leblanc, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2024 In collaboration with Converse, publishing house Phaidon presents Skateboard, a new book that explores the evolution of skateboard design and skate culture from the sidewalk surfing of the 1950s to the thriving skate scene of today. Julia Brenner, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 His statement might seem bold to your average surfer — and even World Surf League pros who don't cross over into the distinct big wave discipline of surfing. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024 Kids spend the afternoon surfing as families watch from the black sand beaches. Daniel Cole, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2024 Spend a day shelling, sunning, surfing, or searching for shark teeth. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2024 Wilson created the golden message despite his complete aversion to the beach, the ocean and, most of all, the sport of surfing. Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 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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