: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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The subway has regular announcements against subway surfing.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Nature lovers will enjoy fishing, surfing, and swimming at Sebastian Inlet State Park and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is perfect for birdwatching and boating.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Along the way, passengers will be able to go paddleboarding, kayaking, and kite surfing on Lake Michigan, visit historic lighthouses, and more.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Nature lovers will enjoy fishing, surfing, and swimming at Sebastian Inlet State Park and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is perfect for birdwatching and boating.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Along the way, passengers will be able to go paddleboarding, kayaking, and kite surfing on Lake Michigan, visit historic lighthouses, and more.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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