watersport

[ waw-ter-spawrt, wot-er- ]

noun

1. a recreational activity practiced on or in water:

   Swimming and watersports such as waterskiing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and kitesurfing should be avoided outside of the marked areas.

   Her favorite watersport is parasailing.

2. watersports, (used with a singular or plural verb) Slang. sexual activity that involves urination or urine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of watersport¹

First recorded in 1915–20; water + sport

Example Sentences

Instead of waistband pockets, which would get in the way in most watersports, these have a zippered butt pouch.

From Outside Online

In summer you can take advantage of watersports on Lake Champlain.

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is also within easy driving distance of Grand Staircase and offers plenty of opportunities to cool off in Lake Powell with watersports you might not expect to find amid Utah’s high-desert landscapes.

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