rowing

noun

row·​ing ˈrō-iŋ 

1

: the propelling of a boat by means of oars : the action of one that rows

2

: the sport of racing in shells

Examples of rowing in a Sentence

She was on the rowing team.

Recent Examples on the Web

Indoor rowing doesn’t have quite the same charm of being in a skiff on a river (sigh, if only), but the best rowing machine will still give you a great workout right at home. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 May 2025

Large portions of the men's rowing and squash and women's soccer and golf rosters list international hometowns on the school's website. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 May 2025

One study on rowing found that rowers who exercised with other people showed a significant increase in endorphin release compared to rowers who practiced alone.11 What Happens in Your Body During a Runner's High? —Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 May 2025

Justin Best, a gold medalist in rowing, will speak at his alma mater, Drexel University. —Mitch Smith, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rowing

• rowing boat
• rowing machine

Rhymes for rowing

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• going
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• sewing

Kids Definition

rowing

noun

row·​ing ˈrō-iŋ 

: the sport of racing long narrow boats rowed by oars