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

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

He built new homes and created the Meare boating lake, inspired by JM Barrie's Peter Pan stories.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

“I lost the leg in a boating accident when I was a child. But I wanted you to know that.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

Related Words

• rowing
• sailing