boating

[ boh-ting ]

noun

1. the use of boats, especially for pleasure:

   He enjoyed boating and swimming.

adjective

1. of or relating to boats:

   boating clothes.

boating

/ ˈbəʊtɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of rowing, sailing, or cruising in boats as a form of recreation

Word History and Origins

Origin of boating¹

First recorded in 1600–10; boat + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Hikes, beach walks, picnics, boating, and scenic drives are some of my favorites.

From Washington Blade

The coastline there sees some of the world’s biggest tidal ranges, and that was a problem for Brugidou, a boating enthusiast.

From Popular-Science

These walkie talkies are perfect for outdoor adventures like boating, camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, and more.

From Popular-Science

The app could be useful to those who live around the water, whether they’re swimming, fishing, boating or anything else.

From TechCrunch

That means along with breathtaking scenery, you can find great beach parties and boating options.

From Ozy

You even went boating once in college with friends from ROTC.

From The Daily Beast

There were no nightclubs, thanks to the Baptists, and there was scant affluence to create boating and nights at fancy restaurants.

From The Daily Beast

In 2010, Hoffman made his feature film directorial debut with Jack Goes Boating.

From The Daily Beast

On the first day of the vacation, she is killed in a boating accident as her children watch on in horror.

From The Daily Beast

But to call End of Watch a “buddy cop” movie is like referring to Titanic as a film about a boating accident.

From The Daily Beast

The girls were dressed in such boating costumes as gave them the very freest movement, and they both used the paddle skillfully.

From Project Gutenberg

Once upon a time she had fascinated Worse when he was a mate, during a certain boating excursion by moonlight.

From Project Gutenberg

It is said that the ground our trenches now occupy will soon be turned into a lake, and we shall have to go boating there.

From Project Gutenberg

There are two boating clubs in existence which provide regattas for the encouragement of sailing.

From Project Gutenberg

Mildred and I are walking on the towing-path arm in arm, and I dont approve of boating for her because I dont like it myself.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• rowing
• sailing