surfing

noun

surf·​ing ˈsər-fiŋ 

: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard

Examples of surfing in a Sentence

Her hobbies include diving and surfing.

Recent Examples on the Web

The comedian had a brush with death after she was involved in a surfing accident during a high school-era lesson. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Some come for the surfing, others for the environs alone, but most are drawn by the equine program, launched by Nihi's own onsite horse whisperer Carol Sharpe in 2013. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Since the 2003 incident, Hamilton has become a surfing celebrity. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

Charlie placed second in the large and extra-large category and joined Rosie and Carson on the Dream Team, which finished second in dog-dog tandem surfing. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing surfing

• channel surfing
• crowd surfing

Rhymes for surfing

• windsurfing

Kids Definition

surfing

noun

surf·​ing ˈsər-fiŋ 

: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard