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surfing

[ sur-fing ]

noun

  1. the act or sport of riding the surf, as on a surfboard.


surfing

/ ˈsɜːfɪŋ /

noun

  1. the sport of riding towards shore on the crest of a wave by standing or lying on a surfboard
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈsurfer, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of surfing1

First recorded in 1915–20; surf + -ing 1
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Example Sentences

She enjoys swimming and surfing in the ocean, playing guitar and practicing yoga.

When the air quality gets better, surfing lessons.

The restaurant, which has been a favorite watering hole for tourists and locals for decades, is named in honor of Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku.

Although the beaches remain open, health advisories prohibit or urge residents to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the ocean water because of debris runoff from fire zones.

About a week later, while walking on the beach, I spotted Jon and Stacey surfing off the lifeguard tower Jon and I surfed at and the same break where we kissed in between sets.

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