wakeboarding

American  

[weyk-bawr-ding] / ˈweɪkˌbɔr dɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of riding on a wakeboard towed behind a motorboat, especially in such a way as to cross back and forth over the boat’s wake.

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wakeboarding British  

/ ˈweɪkˌbɔːdɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of riding over water on a short surfboard and performing stunts while holding a rope towed by a speedboat

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Etymology

Origin of wakeboarding

First recorded in 1960–65; wakeboard ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Joan says James, 28, was a loving son who dreamt of becoming an ambulance paramedic and enjoyed adventure sports such as wakeboarding.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Over the past eighteen months or so he grew out his hair; he replaced his hoodies with boxy tees; he got really into M.M.A. and wakeboarding.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025

He was aware of hydrofoils for surfing and wakeboarding, and eventually learned about Candela’s efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

It ignites outdoor passions — epic hikes, mountain biking, nine holes of golf and plenty of time spent on the water wakeboarding, water-skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking and cruising at sunset.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

In the daytime we went snorkeling or crabbing or wakeboarding behind the skiff.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen