kitesurfing

[ kahyt-sur-fing ]

noun

1. the sport of riding on a kiteboard while being propelled over water by the wind:

   Kitesurfing will be added to the water regatta program for the first time this year.

kitesurfing

/ ˈkaɪtˌsɜːfɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of sailing standing up on a surfboard while being pulled along by a large kite

Derived Forms

• ˈkiteˌsurfer, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of kitesurfing¹

First recorded in 1990–95; kitesurf ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Alex Yee produced a sensational sprint finish to top the podium in the men's triathlon and trampoline gold for Bryony Page crowned two decades of commitment to her craft, while Ellie Aldridge delivered an exhilarating kitesurfing success.

From BBC

The mix of wind and waves creates epic conditions for kitesurfing.

From Los Angeles Times

His jump shattered the previous Belmont record by 30 feet and was the highest kitesurfing jump ever recorded in North America.

From Los Angeles Times

“Kitesurfing is a drug,” he said, stirring sugar into his tiny cup.

From Los Angeles Times

A good kitesurfing jump is not as simple as hitting the ramp with your legs stiff; there are a lot of moving parts.

From Los Angeles Times