watersport

[ waw-ter-spawrt, wot-er- ]

noun

1. a recreational activity practiced on or in water:

   Swimming and watersports such as waterskiing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and kitesurfing should be avoided outside of the marked areas.

   Her favorite watersport is parasailing.

2. watersports, (used with a singular or plural verb) Slang. sexual activity that involves urination or urine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of watersport¹

First recorded in 1915–20; water + sport

Example Sentences

Demonstrations and mock-ups of Meta’s latest metaverse technologies feature footage of Zuckerberg performing VR versions of his hobbies, including fencing and a surfing-like watersport called hydrofoiling.

From Seattle Times

Demonstrations and mock-ups of Meta’s latest metaverse technologies feature footage of Mr. Zuckerberg performing V.R. versions of his hobbies, including fencing and a surfing-like watersport called hydrofoiling.

From New York Times

SUP has become a popular watersport over the last decade — the low-impact activity can help people improve their balance and strengthen their core.

From Los Angeles Times

“No one would have though less of you. After all, it is a watersport.”

From Los Angeles Times

SUP has become a popular watersport over the last decade — the low-impact activity can help people improve their balance and strengthen their core.

From Los Angeles Times