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boating

American  
[boh-ting] / ˈboʊ tɪŋ /

noun

  1. the use of boats, especially for pleasure.

    He enjoyed boating and swimming.

adjective

  1. of or relating to boats.

    boating clothes.
boating British  
/ ˈbəʊtɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of boating

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

Example Sentences

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In a March 2025 travel advisory, the US State Department warned of potentially deadly boating issues in the Bahamas.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He also cautioned people against boating between islands as the storm rolls through.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

A gale warning was also in effect for inner coastal waters, with officials discouraging boating until conditions improved.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

‘And you can say what you like, about what you know no more of than you do of boating, Mr. Sandyman,’ retorted the Gaffer, disliking the miller even more than usual.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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