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

The soldier's profile notes he loves "to travel, and do anything related to the outdoors; hiking, backpacking, camping, biking, boating".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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

Edwardian author Kenneth Grahame's story of boating, caravanning and picnicking and the hi-jinks of a cross-dressing amphibian is also an ode to the English landscape.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“Did you go boating with Gat and Johnny?”

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

Related Words

• rowing
• sailing