parasailing

or par·a-sail·ing

[ par-uh-sey-ling ]

noun

1. the sport of soaring while harnessed to a parasail that is towed by a motorboat, car, or other fast-moving vehicle, from which one often releases oneself to float freely.

parasailing

/ ˈpærəˌseɪlɪŋ /

noun

1. a sport in which a water-skier wearing a parachute is towed by a speedboat, becomes airborne, and sails along in the air

Word History and Origins

Origin of parasailing¹

para- ³ + sailing

Example Sentences

The lawyer said family members told employees they would come back the next day if the weather prevented parasailing but were reassured it would be OK.

From Seattle Times

Guests learn about these efforts when on-site and during activities from snorkeling to parasailing.

From Seattle Times

Maybe halfway through, I became unmoored — detached as if I’d suddenly been cut free from a parasailing tether I didn’t know I’d been connected to my whole life.

From Los Angeles Times

For their first date almost two years ago, Ekeler surprised her by taking her parasailing.

From Los Angeles Times

A Florida boat captain has been arrested on charges of manslaughter for a parasailing crash that killed an Illinois woman on Memorial Day.

From Washington Times