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• present participle of boat.

boating

American  

[boh-ting] / ˈboʊ tɪŋ /

noun

1. the use of boats, especially for pleasure.

   He enjoyed boating and swimming.

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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

And on top of that: fishing, boating, mineral extraction, and protection from underground toxins that could blanket Utah’s most heavily populated area and drive everyone away—not just from Box Elder, but from the state altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

On weekends and in the summer, the Seattle-based family went kayaking and boating, and their daughters, Avery and Alana, sold lemonade and painted shells.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

An avid outdoorsman, Webb managed a farm and hunting lodge and enjoyed offshore fishing and boating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Beyond that, I didn’t know anything about boating.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

Related Words

• rowing
• sailing