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boating

American  
[boh-ting] / ˈboʊ tɪŋ /

noun

  1. the use of boats, especially for pleasure.

    He enjoyed boating and swimming.

adjective

  1. of or relating to boats.

    boating clothes.
boating British  
/ ˈbəʊtɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice of rowing, sailing, or cruising in boats as a form of recreation

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Etymology

Origin of boating

First recorded in 1600–10; boat + -ing 1, -ing 2

Example Sentences

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The advisory said "boating is not well regulated" on the islands, and "injuries and deaths have occurred".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

An avid outdoorsman, Webb managed a farm and hunting lodge and enjoyed offshore fishing and boating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

He built new homes and created the Meare boating lake, inspired by JM Barrie's Peter Pan stories.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

“Scarlet and gray boating suit, good enough for me. I shall row and tramp about, so I don’t want any starch to think of. You’ll come, Betty?”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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