: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
Examples of surfing in a Sentence
Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is the island's epitome of beachside elegance, with stunning ocean views, comfy patio lounges, and activities like kayaking and surfing.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Though surfing isn't the only must-do activity in town.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The 100-foot-long painting is a chance to tell not just Kahanamoku’s surfing story, but also his Olympic gold medal feats and brave lifesaving actions just steps away when a fishing boat capsized off the Newport Harbor entrance.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Though surfing isn't the only must-do activity in town.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The 100-foot-long painting is a chance to tell not just Kahanamoku’s surfing story, but also his Olympic gold medal feats and brave lifesaving actions just steps away when a fishing boat capsized off the Newport Harbor entrance.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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