surfing

noun

surf·​ing ˈsər-fiŋ How to pronounce surfing (audio)
Synonyms of surfingnext
: 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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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 Shaking a cocktail is a lot like riding a bike, or surfing, or hula-hooping. — Justine Sterling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 If the weather cooperates, the possibilities are endless — hiking, surfing, sunbathing, strolling, gazing at the stars in the sky. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for surfing

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Aug. 2026.

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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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