surfing

American

[sur-fing] / ˈsɜr fɪŋ /

noun

the act or sport of riding the surf, as on a surfboard.

surfing British

/ ˈsɜːfɪŋ /

noun

the sport of riding towards shore on the crest of a wave by standing or lying on a surfboard

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Other Word Forms

surfer noun

Etymology

Origin of surfing

First recorded in 1915–20; surf + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Not all the individuals the charity supports are rough sleepers - some will be sofa surfing, others may have recently moved into accommodation.

From BBC

One morning I went surfing with friends at Bells Beach.

From The Wall Street Journal

The man, who was accompanied by a friend, went night surfing at Haskell’s Beach in Goleta when he was suddenly pulled into the water.

From Los Angeles Times

The majority of the people Homeboy serves are effectively homeless, sleeping in their cars or couch surfing, Boyle said.

From Los Angeles Times

The US-based organisation aims to train and increase the number of black women who participate in surfing, a sport historically dominated by white men.

From Barron's

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