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

"It was a wonderful day with our boating besties," they said.

From BBC

He said the trust would be providing regular updates and assurance to the local community and boating community in the coming weeks.

From BBC

He, his wife, son, and two cats have been left without a home and have been helped by a local boating company.

From BBC

"The boating community, any disaster like this, everybody's helping each other," he said.

From BBC

Many rentals come with captains, meaning renters don’t need any boating experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• rowing
• sailing