surfing
noun
surf·ing
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Definition of surfing
: 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
An hour after a shark warning on Newcomb Hollow—Death Beach itself—the lifeguard blows her whistle, and everyone troops back into the waves, jumping and body surfing and shrieking, at least for now with pleasure. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, "The Summer of Shark Politics on Cape Cod," 22 Aug. 2019 There's more: Wake surfing and swimming on Lake Jackson, Class 4 white-water rafting down the Snake River (there are overnight raft trips, too) and fly-fishing. — Amy Tara Koch, Dallas News, "These four mountain getaways are worth a peak," 13 Aug. 2019 Venture out onto the lake for some water skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing and tubing until Sept. 29 (there are also camps and workshops for these activities, too). — Sarah Kuta, The Know, "9 spots that are perfect for your next Colorado lake day," 1 Aug. 2019 Several new sports will be joining the Summer Olympics roster, with karate, skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing making their debut, while baseball and softball make a return after a two-Games absence. — Andy Kostka, USA TODAY, "From tickets to time zones, what you need to know about the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo," 24 July 2019 In addition to serving as a diverse wildlife preserve for hundreds of species, the park offers miles of hike and bike trails, kayaking, fishing, surfing and camping. — Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Galveston Island State Park beach redevelopment project pushed back," 15 July 2019 The 53-year-old says triathlons, surfing and weekly coaching on personal and professional matters has helped him navigate challenges. — Rolfe Winkler, WSJ, "Beyond the Confetti: The Dark Side of Startup Success," 12 July 2019 Accompanied by her husband, the avid surfer was able to make the most of her trip, from hanging backstage at a Guns N’ Roses concert to attending the Billabong Pipe Masters, one of the biggest surfing competitions in the world. — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "The Designer Behind Nolita’s Beachiest Boutique Shares Her Oahu Travel Diary," 16 Jan. 2019 Once there, the golden-sand beaches are some of the best on the island, and the huge break at Padang Padang draws the annual Rip Curl surfing competition in July. — Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, "Finding the Bali You Came For," 16 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'surfing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for surfing
surfing
noun
English Language Learners Definition of surfing
: the activity or sport of riding ocean waves on a special board (called a surfboard)
: the activity of looking for information or interesting things on the Internet
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surfing
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surf·ing
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Kids Definition of surfing
: the sport of riding waves toward the shore usually while standing on a surfboard
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