kitesurfing

noun

kite·​surf·​ing ˈkīt-ˌsər-fiŋ How to pronounce kitesurfing (audio)

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The island also has some of Asia’s best conditions for kitesurfing. Charlie Campbell, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025 First Olympic kitesurfing event continues Lafayette’s Daniela Moroz, a six-time world champion kitesurfer, completed her sixth race on Tuesday and is in third place with five races to go in the opening round. Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024 For those who don’t wish to get their feet wet, a thrilling water sports show will raise the excitement level for visitors of all ages, amazing audiences with heart-racing performances of Jet Skiing, fly boards, kitesurfing, and more. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025 Longtime draws such as the active volcano Mount Soufrière, with its stunning views, and idyllic Salt Whistle Bay, where kitesurfing is the thing, remain central to the destination’s appeal. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for kitesurfing

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitesurfing was in 1977

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“Kitesurfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitesurfing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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