boating

[ boh-ting ]

noun

1. the use of boats, especially for pleasure:

   He enjoyed boating and swimming.

adjective

1. of or relating to boats:

   boating clothes.

boating

/ ˈbəʊtɪŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of boating¹

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

Example Sentences

Teams were still out at sea searching for the missing boaters from Saturday’s incident, allowing them to quickly respond to the second boating incident.

From Los Angeles Times

He’d come over to the house, and we went on holiday together, boating in the Mediterranean.

From Los Angeles Times

Agricultural irrigation and power plant operations could also be significantly impeded, and if past mussel infestations are any indication, golden mussels could also severely affect boating and recreation by encrusting docks, engines and steering equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

Others might dream about the coast, whether it be the charm of La Jolla, the boating culture of Newport Beach or the celebrity glitz of Malibu.

From Los Angeles Times

A woman who lost her husband in a boating accident.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• rowing
• sailing