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

There are many different ways to take active vacations including niches such as white water rafting, surfing schools, yoga retreats, and triathlon training camps. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The state’s pavilion features a life-size milkable cow, an interactive river rafting prop and a Marilyn Monroe inspired potato sack display. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026

For some, a weekend camping trip doesn’t offer the same rush as whitewater rafting or zip-lining through a jungle. — David Hickey, NBC news, 22 June 2026

Travelers can enjoy fishing, boating, rafting, and relaxing soaks along the route, with scenic stops in Grand Lake, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, and Kremmling. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1697, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rafting

• crafting
• drafting
• draughting
• grafting
• shafting
• redrafting