Synonyms for

Boating

Verb / ˈbəʊtɪŋ / Another word for boating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the activity of traveling in a boat for pleasure or sport

Synonyms & similar words

boat yachting sailing cruising yachting rowing paddling fishing canoeing kayaking rafting angling navigating voyaging traversing seafaring slooping catamaraning watercrafting skiffing motorboating sweeping

Synonyms by register

Formal

sailing yachting maritime recreation aquatic sport

Informal

cruising boating around out on the water water sports

Literary

nautical pastime voyaging sea-faring

Antonyms

grounding staying ashore land travel terrestrial movement stationary immobility

Common collocations

  • boating accident
  • boating license
  • boating season
  • boating safety
  • boating trip
  • boating club
  • boating enthusiast
  • leisure boating

Word family

noun boat
verb boat
adjective boaty

Usage note

Boating refers specifically to the activity of using a boat for pleasure or sport. It is distinct from commercial shipping or professional sailing.

Example sentences

  1. I went boating with my family on the river.
  2. He loves to go boating on the lake with his friends.
  3. We need to prepare our gear for boating next weekend.
  4. My grandparents enjoy boating on their yacht.
  5. We had a great day of boating and fishing on the ocean.

Quotes

  • The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
  • The best time to buy a boat is winter. The second-best time is now.
  • The water is the one thing that all of the boaters have in common, and it's the one thing that draws us together.

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