windsurfing

noun

wind·​surf·​ing ˈwin(d)-ˌsər-fiŋ How to pronounce windsurfing (audio)
: the sport or activity of riding a sailboard
windsurf intransitive verb
windsurfer noun

Examples of windsurfing in a Sentence

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Kitesurfing and windsurfing are the main attractions, but watching the sunset from a terrace is just as unforgettable. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 Trout fishing, boating, and windsurfing are all fair game in the reservoir’s glass-like waters, while the surrounding wilderness is prime for mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing. Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 Enjoy the views while kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, or fishing. Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 Learn to Kiteboard or Windsurf Athletes from all over the world know Hatteras Island as one of the best places for kiteboarding and windsurfing. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windsurfing

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windsurfing was in 1969

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“Windsurfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windsurfing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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