windsurfing

noun

wind·​surf·​ing ˈwin(d)-ˌsər-fiŋ How to pronounce windsurfing (audio)
: the sport or activity of riding a sailboard
windsurf intransitive verb
windsurfer noun

Examples of windsurfing in a Sentence

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Experienced ocean athletes can rent windsurfing equipment or surfboards in town at Hi-Tech Sports and paddle out. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 There are also many on-resort sports like archery, kayaking, and windsurfing, most of which are included in the rate. Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2023 The skiff and windsurfing competitions are scheduled from July 28 through August 1 and August 2, respectively, while the dinghy races will go from August 1 through August 7. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 July 2024 Windsurfing/Kiteboarding Medal Events: August 1, August 2, Kiteboarding makes its Olympic debut under the sailing discipline, which also encompasses windsurfing. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for windsurfing 

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windsurfing was in 1969

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“Windsurfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windsurfing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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