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

Aim to build strong muscles and bones through strength training and get the heart pumping through cardio like running, rowing, cycling or swimming. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025

Ireland also has a growing presence on the global sports stage; the country snagged medal wins in boxing and rowing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. —Louise Kavanagh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025

Boxing, racquetball, HIIT, rowing, and jumping rope may also burn more calories than running at moderate or high intensities. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025

Ithaca College in New York admitted to allowing a trans athlete compete in a Division III rowing competition in March. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 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