surfing

[ sur-fing ]

noun

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

surfing

/ ˈsɜːfɪŋ /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˈsurfer, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of surfing¹

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

Example Sentences

They also surprised me with a surfing shirt that just says “California” that’s on the ottoman.

From Los Angeles Times

I thought that was a nice nod to surfing being in the Olympics — I was blown away by the surfing competition in this last Olympics, in Teahupo’o, and how amazing it was.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m not sure whether they’re going to do surfing here in Los Angeles, but I thought it was nice to throw that in there, because surfing wasn’t in the Olympics in 1984.

From Los Angeles Times

“Surfing for me is a really peaceful place. It’s about being in nature; it’s about doing something I love,” Ryan said.

From Los Angeles Times

And then they go surfing in places where sharks normally feed, putting themselves at much higher risk.

From Los Angeles Times