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boating

 

[ ˈboʊtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

water activity

The activity of traveling in a boat for pleasure or as a sport. Boating can include sailing, rowing, canoeing, or motor boating.

Synonyms

canoeing, rowing, sailing, yachting

Examples of usage

  • During the summer, many people enjoy boating on the lake.
  • She spent the weekend boating along the river with her friends.
Context #2 | Verb

action on water

To travel or go in a boat, especially for pleasure.

Synonyms

cruise, row, sail

Examples of usage

  • We decided to go boating on the calm waters of the bay.
  • They love boating around the islands during their vacations.

Translations

Translations of the word "boating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navegação

🇮🇳 नौका विहार

🇩🇪 Bootfahren

🇮🇩 berperahu

🇺🇦 катання на човнах

🇵🇱 żeglowanie

🇯🇵 ボート遊び

🇫🇷 navigation de plaisance

🇪🇸 navegación

🇹🇷 teknecilik

🇰🇷 보트 타기

🇸🇦 الإبحار

🇨🇿 plavba lodí

🇸🇰 plavba

🇨🇳 划船

🇸🇮 plovba

🇮🇸 sigling

🇰🇿 қайықпен жүзу

🇬🇪 ნაოსნობა

🇦🇿 qayıqla üzmək

🇲🇽 navegación

Word origin

The word 'boating' originated in the early 18th century from the word 'boat', which is derived from the Middle English word 'bote'. Boating has been a popular recreational activity for centuries, providing people with a way to enjoy the water while sailing, rowing, or cruising. It has evolved from a means of transportation to a leisure activity enjoyed by many around the world.

See also: boat, boater, boatman, boats.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,606, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.