surfing

UK: ˈsɜːfɪŋ | US: ˈsɜːrfɪŋ

Definition

  1. n. the sport or activity of riding waves on a surfboard

  2. vi. the act of riding waves or moving through a medium (e.g., the internet)

Structure
surf <wave>ing <noun/verb suffix>
Etymology

surf<wave> + ing<noun/verb suffix>

  • surf: Originally from late 17th-century English, possibly derived from earlier "suff" (shoreline wave swell), influenced by dialectal terms for "surge" or "swoop."
  • -ing: A suffix forming present participles or gerunds, indicating an action or activity.

Etymology Origin:
The word "surfing" emerged in the early 20th century, combining "surf" (referring to breaking waves) with "-ing" to denote the act of riding waves. The term later expanded metaphorically (e.g., "internet surfing") due to the similar motion of navigating through waves of information.

Examples

  1. Surfing requires balance and skill to ride the waves.

  2. He spends every summer surfing in Hawaii.

  3. She enjoys surfing the internet for new recipes.

  4. The documentary explores the history of surfing culture.

  5. Surfing at dawn is a peaceful experience.