: 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
For surfing's second appearance in the Games, the competition will be held at Tahiti's Teahupo'o.
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Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
That model has already gone out of production, but a new design, the Arc Sport, will offer similar speed and range, with the ability to offer wake surfing.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
Three sports that debuted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing, will be at the Paris Olympics as well as one new sport: breaking.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Just months ago, the world's largest surfing wave pool opened up on the island — filled with freshwater.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
The film’s stars are three of surfing’s top performers on Tour and film.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The main mechanism is launching yourself up high with an explosive blast, then rocket surfing forward on your umbrella.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Enjoy sweeping views of the Indian River Lagoon with easy access to swimming, boating, diving, bird watching, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, and even sea turtle spotting.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Besides trying out surfing, visitors can swim, dive, or sail along the stunning shoreline.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
That model has already gone out of production, but a new design, the Arc Sport, will offer similar speed and range, with the ability to offer wake surfing.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
Three sports that debuted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing, will be at the Paris Olympics as well as one new sport: breaking.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Just months ago, the world's largest surfing wave pool opened up on the island — filled with freshwater.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
The film’s stars are three of surfing’s top performers on Tour and film.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The main mechanism is launching yourself up high with an explosive blast, then rocket surfing forward on your umbrella.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Enjoy sweeping views of the Indian River Lagoon with easy access to swimming, boating, diving, bird watching, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, and even sea turtle spotting.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Besides trying out surfing, visitors can swim, dive, or sail along the stunning shoreline.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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