rafting

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present participle of raft entry 2

rafting

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noun

raft·​ing ˈraf-tiŋ 

: the act, sport, or pastime of traveling on a river or other body of water in a usually inflatable raft : the sport of rafting

But injuries can happen, just like with any other sport. For this reason, rafting might not be everyone's cup of tea …

—Aislinn Sarnacki

So maybe white-water rafting is not your ticket. Maybe you'd like some water sport that does not entail hurtling down an angry river at stomach-churning speeds.

—Michael D. Burke

A measure from Sen. Lawrence Childers … would provide immunity from lawsuits to outfitters of paddle sports—such as rafting and canoeing—because of "the inherent risks of paddle sport activities."

—Tim Hoover

Examples of rafting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The food was outstanding, the beaches were beautiful and our rafting trip on Martha Brae River was a highlight. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 May 2024

During the summer, guests can partake in various activities such as golfing, hiking, zip lining, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, live music events, food festivals and more. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1697, in the meaning defined above