windsurfing

noun wind·surf·ing \ ˈwin(d)-ˌsər-fiŋ \

Updated on: 2 Apr 2018

Definition of windsurfing

: the sport or activity of riding a sailboard

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windsurf

play \ˈwin(d)-ˌsərf\ intransitive verb

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windsurfer

noun

Recent Examples of windsurfing from the Web

Lake rules: No private boats from outside area, no gas engines, no wading, swimming, windsurfing or float tubing.

— tom stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Sunday getaway to Loch Lomond Reservoir," 11 Mar. 2018
No water contact, including windsurfing, water skiing, personal watercraft, swimming or wading.

— tom stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Sunday getaway to San Pablo Reservoir," 18 Feb. 2018
Though one of the island’s most popular destinations, Bowman’s Beach feels pristine and quiet, with many private spots for swimming, beachcombing and windsurfing.

— Smithsonian, "Discover more of Fort Myers and Sanibel's pristine beaches.," 12 July 2017
Though one of the island’s most popular destinations, Bowman’s Beach feels pristine and quiet, with many private spots for swimming, beachcombing and windsurfing.

— Smithsonian, "Discover more of Fort Myers and Sanibel's pristine beaches.," 12 July 2017
Though one of the island’s most popular destinations, Bowman’s Beach feels pristine and quiet, with many private spots for swimming, beachcombing and windsurfing.

— Smithsonian, "Discover more of Fort Myers and Sanibel's pristine beaches.," 12 July 2017
Though one of the island’s most popular destinations, Bowman’s Beach feels pristine and quiet, with many private spots for swimming, beachcombing and windsurfing.

— Smithsonian, "Discover more of Fort Myers and Sanibel's pristine beaches.," 12 July 2017
Instead, fill those lonely, Facebook-less hours with an itinerary that includes scuba diving, windsurfing, sea kayaking, sailing, and tennis.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Caneel Bay," 13 Oct. 2017
Though one of the island’s most popular destinations, Bowman’s Beach feels pristine and quiet, with many private spots for swimming, beachcombing and windsurfing.

— Smithsonian, "Discover more of Fort Myers and Sanibel's pristine beaches.," 12 July 2017

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