windsurfing

[ wind-sur-fing ]

noun

1. a form of sailing in which a flexible sail, free to move in any direction, is mounted on a surfboard and the craft guided by the standing rider.

windsurfing

/ ˈwɪndˌsɜːfɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of sailing standing up on a sailboard that is equipped with a mast, sail, and wishbone boom Also calledboardsailingsailboarding

Word History and Origins

Origin of windsurfing¹

First recorded in 1965–70; wind ¹ + surf + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Troops and contractors ride past me on bikes, and I see people playing tennis and windsurfing in the late afternoon sun.

From BBC

The 25-year-old was guaranteed a windsurfing medal after dominating the opening series off the Marseille coast.

From BBC

There was also bronze for Emma Wilson in the windsurfing, though she was left disappointed by her performance in the delayed final.

From BBC

A “true legend” of windsurfing who died suddenly in France has been described as one of life's good guys.

From BBC

You can hire top-flight trainers, buy yourself a Peloton or a Tonal smart gym, and then splurge on bikes, kayaks and windsurfing gear.

From Seattle Times