parasailing

or par·a-sail·ing

[ par-uh-sey-ling ]

noun

1. the sport of soaring while harnessed to a parasail that is towed by a motorboat, car, or other fast-moving vehicle, from which one often releases oneself to float freely.

parasailing

/ ˈpærəˌseɪlɪŋ /

noun

1. a sport in which a water-skier wearing a parachute is towed by a speedboat, becomes airborne, and sails along in the air

Word History and Origins

Origin of parasailing¹

para- ³ + sailing

Example Sentences

They can arrange a jetskiing tour for two people or twenty, a banana boat for the kids, or parasailing for the adventurous.

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