Surfing: meaning, definitions and examples

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surfing

[ ˈsɜːrfɪŋ ]

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water sport

Surfing is the sport of riding on a wave while standing on a surfboard. It originated in ancient Polynesia and has become popular worldwide, especially in coastal regions with good waves.

Synonyms

surfboarding, wave riding

Examples of usage

I love surfing in Hawaii.
Surfing requires good balance and strength.

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internet

Surfing also refers to browsing the internet, moving from one webpage to another in search of information or entertainment.

Synonyms

browsing, exploring

Examples of usage

I spent hours surfing the web last night.
He enjoys surfing social media sites.

Translations

Translations of the word "surfing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 surfe

🇮🇳 सर्फिंग

🇩🇪 Surfen

🇮🇩 selancar

🇺🇦 серфінг

🇵🇱 surfing

🇯🇵 サーフィン

🇫🇷 surf

🇪🇸 surf

🇹🇷 sörf

🇰🇷 서핑

🇸🇦 ركوب الأمواج

🇨🇿 surfování

🇸🇰 surfovanie

🇨🇳 冲浪

🇸🇮 deskanje

🇮🇸 brimbretti

🇰🇿 серфинг

🇬🇪 სერფინგი

🇦🇿 sörf

🇲🇽 surf

Word origin

The word 'surfing' originated from the Hawaiian word 'he'e nalu', which means 'wave sliding'. Surfing has a rich history, with evidence of ancient Polynesians riding waves on wooden boards. In the modern era, surfing has evolved into a popular sport and recreational activity enjoyed by people all over the world.

See also: surf, surfboard, surfboarding, surfer.