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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

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boating

The man and the family he was friends with had reportedly been on a boating trip at the time.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Charley Peak-Payne, from All Aboard Watersports, said having a clean harbour has had a positive impact on people who use the harbourside for waters sports and boating.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Residents of the city, which is nestled in the Appalachian foothills with the Tennessee River running through the heart of a lively downtown, enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking and boating.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Officials will also work through water quality testing and boating safety requirements before the boats can return.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

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

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

Related Words

• rowing
• sailing