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Definition of "surfing" []

  • The sport of riding on the crest or along the tunnel of a wave, especially while standing or lying on a surfboard. Also called surfboarding. (noun)
  • Informal The activity of casually looking at something that offers numerous options, such as the Internet or television. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "surfing" in a sentence
  • "But surfing is a sport that is fascinating to watch."
  • "He has a PHd in surfing the internet and specialized in leaving comments on blogs."
  • "In fact, surfing is a way of life for Sayulita, and young surfers with toned bodies bedecked in the latest fashions appear enthralled by Sayulita."