windsurfing

noun

wind·​surf·​ing ˈwin(d)-ˌsər-fiŋ 

: the sport or activity of riding a sailboard

windsurf

ˈwin(d)-ˌsərf 

intransitive verb

windsurfer noun

Examples of windsurfing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That's what happened to Lucas Hunter, a 37-year-old dual American and French citizen who was captured by the Venezuelan government in January while on a windsurfing trip in Colombia. —Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 27 May 2025

When the wind picks up, Boracay is also a hub for kiteboarding and windsurfing, while those looking for slower pleasures can try beachside yoga, sunset cocktails or spa treatments tucked away from the main beach scene. —Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Entertainment activities for guests include live music, shows and beach parties, while the hotel’s more athletic visitors can enjoy such sports as volleyball, windsurfing and kayaking. —David Chiu, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025

Beachgoers who seek out an adrenaline rush can spend their day paddleboarding, windsurfing and sailing. 7. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windsurfing

• surfing