: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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While better known for hula-dancing and surfing, Hawaii has a legacy of ranching that dates back to 1793, when a herd of longhorn was gifted to its king by a British captain.
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Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
At 7 years old, he's continued to explore different passions, like traveling, surfing and fashion.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Palm Beach’s reputation for privacy and its small-town atmosphere appealed to him, the singer said in 2015, as did Root Trail's easy access to the beach for surfing and swimming.
—Darrell Hofheinz, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Police had stern words for one teenager caught surfing and four others were also reprimanded for putting themselves and others in danger.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
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Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
At 7 years old, he's continued to explore different passions, like traveling, surfing and fashion.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Palm Beach’s reputation for privacy and its small-town atmosphere appealed to him, the singer said in 2015, as did Root Trail's easy access to the beach for surfing and swimming.
—Darrell Hofheinz, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Police had stern words for one teenager caught surfing and four others were also reprimanded for putting themselves and others in danger.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surfing
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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