speedboating

[ speed-boh-ting ]

noun

1. the act, practice, or sport of traveling in a speedboat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of speedboating¹

First recorded in 1925–30; speedboat + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In these pages, Bush — so often labeled the speedboating, fly-fishing scion of Kennebunkport — grapples with his advantages, early and late in life.

From Washington Post

There were the usual family high jinks: speedboating, bluefishing, tennis matches, horseshoes--let the games begin!--people riding around the Point on those fat-tired old bikes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Instead, Mike turned to speedboating.

From Time Magazine Archive

With Slo-Mo V disabled by a pre-race accident last week, Slo-Mo IV had to hold off five Detroit challengers for speedboating's most prized trophy, the Gold Cup, won last year and in 1950 by the old lady, in 1951 by the young lady.

From Time Magazine Archive

He is shy, likes speedboating, collects mementoes, is admired by stagehands.

From Time Magazine Archive