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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

Mercury Marine, a division of the boating company Brunswick, is the only manufacturer to make 600-hp outboards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

They work remotely and came together for a few days of activities that included painting, pedal boating and navigating a ropes course.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

The program is for young people ages 14 to 20 to build leadership qualities and learn boating skills.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

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

“Well, I like to hear about cricket and boating and hunting,” said Frank, who had not yet learned to suit his amusements to his strength.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Related Words

• rowing
• sailing