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surfing

noun

surf·​ing ˈsər-fiŋ How to pronounce surfing (audio)
: 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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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of surfing was in 1926

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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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surfing

noun
surf·​ing ˈsər-fiŋ How to pronounce surfing (audio)
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard

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