surfing

American  

[sur-fing] / ˈsɜr fɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or sport of riding the surf, as on a surfboard.

---

surfing British  

/ ˈsɜːfɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of riding towards shore on the crest of a wave by standing or lying on a surfboard

---

Other Word Forms

• surfer noun

Etymology

Origin of surfing

First recorded in 1915–20; surf + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Formula 1 has been surfing a wave of attention over the past five years, having transformed itself from a tired product that seemed both inaccessible and boring to casual viewers into a global entertainment phenomenon.

From The Wall Street Journal

“My favorite is the surfing alien,” says Tom Storer, North American project director for Merlin Magic Making, the creative team behind Lego experiences.

From Los Angeles Times

Life is going pretty good when you get to rise at 6 a.m. for surfing class and enjoy riding the waves before academic classes begin.

From Los Angeles Times

Not all the individuals the charity supports are rough sleepers - some will be sofa surfing, others may have recently moved into accommodation.

From BBC

One morning I went surfing with friends at Bells Beach.

From The Wall Street Journal