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

A moment later, he strapped into a parasailing rig, zoomed 500 feet above Ka’anapali Beach and saw exactly what he wanted to see: island slopes under clear blue skies, a line of hotels along the beach, a few leaping dolphins and no reminders of the fire except the boat captain’s “Maui Strong” T-shirt.

From Los Angeles Times

A moment later, he strapped into a parasailing rig, zoomed 500 feet above Ka’anapali Beach and saw exactly what he wanted to see: island slopes under clear blue skies, a line of hotels along the beach, a few leaping dolphins and no reminders of the fire except the boat captain’s “Maui Strong” T-shirt.

From Los Angeles Times

But the top submarine tour in the United States, according to a search on Trip Advisor, will run you about as much as an afternoon of parasailing, at just $171.31 per adult.

From Slate

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

According to the family’s attorneys, the Alaparthis, their two children and extended family members were visiting the Keys from their home in Elk Grove Village outside Chicago when they booked the parasailing trip.

From Seattle Times