Boating
/ˈboʊtɪŋ/
nounBeginner📊CommonGeneral
2 meanings1 question
Definitions
2 meanings1
The act of traveling or engaging in leisure activities on water using a boat.
/ˈboʊtɪŋ/
nounpositiveBeginner
General
The activity of riding in or operating a boat.
Boating is a popular summer pastime.
💡 Simply: Going on a boat for fun.
More Examples
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The calm waters were perfect for boating.
How It's Used
Recreational
"We spent the weekend enjoying boating on the lake."
2
A trip undertaken by boat.
/ˈboʊtɪŋ/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A journey or trip by boat.
The boating took longer than expected due to rough seas.
💡 Simply: A trip on a boat.
More Examples
2
They are planning a boating to the Bahamas.
How It's Used
Travel
"Our boating to the island was quite scenic."
Tip:Boat + -ing = Boating (the action of going by boat)
Derived from the Old English word "bāt" meaning "boat", with the addition of the suffix "-ing" indicating the act of.
The word 'boating' has been used in similar contexts for centuries, reflecting the enduring popularity of water-based recreation.
Memory tip
Think of boats floating on water - boating!
Word Origin
Original meaning
"boat"
enjoy boatinggo boatingleisure boating
Common misspellings
boatinggboting
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