Synonyms for

Surfing

Verb / ˈsɜ:fɪŋ / Another word for surfing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the sport or activity of riding on waves while standing or lying on a board

Synonyms & similar words

surfboard surfriding surf channelsurf browse surfboarding wave-riding surfboarding surf-riding bodysurfing skimboarding kiteboarding

Synonyms by register

Formal

aquatic sport wave riding board riding

Informal

shredding cruising catching waves

Literary

ocean ballet wave dancing

Antonyms

standing walking running crawling skating skiing

Common collocations

  • surfing the internet
  • surfing the waves
  • surfing competition
  • surfing lesson
  • surfing the big waves
  • surfing the net
  • surfing community

Word family

noun surf
verb surf
adjective surfing

Usage note

While 'surfing' primarily refers to the sport of riding waves, it is also commonly used informally to mean browsing the internet ('surfing the web').

Example sentences

  1. I went surfing with my friends at the beach.
  2. He has been surfing since he was a child.
  3. She learned how to surf during her summer vacation.
  4. Surfing is a popular water sport in Hawaii.
  5. I want to try surfing someday.

Quotes

  • Surfing is very much like making love. It always feels good, no matter how many times you've done it.
  • Surfing is the most blissful experience you can have on this planet, a taste of heaven.
  • The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.

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