surfing

noun

surf·​ing ˈsər-fiŋ 

: 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

Boeheim also came across the movie recently while channel surfing and watched the beginning, with plans to watch the rest. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Biarritz is a tourist destination known for its rugged cliffs, beaches and status as one of Europe’s premier surfing spots. — ABC News, 25 June 2026

Gribbin, who lost a hand and part of a leg yet returned to sports and surfing, hopes the alerts — backed by other survivors — will spare families similar trauma. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

There’s also wild, luminous Sumba, celebrated for its surfing and horses, where family-friendly resorts such as Cap Karoso help immerse every guest in the island’s singular traditions. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing surfing

• channel surfing
• crowd surfing

Rhymes for surfing

• windsurfing

Kids Definition

surfing

noun

surf·​ing ˈsər-fiŋ 

: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard