Synonyms for

Surf

Verb / sɜ:f / Another word for surf — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To ride on the waves of the sea, especially with a surfboard.

Synonyms & similar words

channelsurf surfboard breakers browse breaker surfboard surfing surfer waverider wave-rider wave-rider wave-rider wave-rider wave-rider wave-rider wave-rider wave-rider wave-rider wave-rider wave-rider

Synonyms by register

Formal

ride glide navigate

Informal

ride the waves catch a wave hang ten

Literary

wave-ride sea-dance

Antonyms

stand walk rest stay remain stop halt

Common collocations

  • surf the internet
  • surf the web
  • surf the waves
  • surf the big waves
  • surf the North Shore
  • surf the reef
  • surf the pipeline

Word family

noun surfer
verb surf
adjective surfing

Usage note

While 'surf' can refer to riding ocean waves, it is very commonly used informally to mean browsing the internet. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. She learned how to surf when she visited Hawaii.
  2. He's been surfing for years and is really good at it.
  3. I want to try surfing on my next vacation.
  4. Surfing is a fun and challenging sport.
  5. My favorite thing to do at the beach is to surf the waves.

Quotes

  • "The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun." - Phil Edwards
  • "The surf is where I go to wash my soul." - Anonymous
  • "Surfing is the most blissful experience you can have on this planet." - J.D. Rheinhardt

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