Meaning of the word surfing in English

What does surfing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

surfing

US /ˈsɝːfɪŋ/
UK /ˈsɝːfɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the sport or activity of riding on a wave toward the shore while standing or lying on a surfboard

Example:
He loves surfing every weekend at the beach.
The waves were perfect for surfing today.
2.

the activity of moving from one website or page to another on the internet

Example:
I spent hours surfing the internet for information.
She enjoys surfing through different channels on TV.

Verb

1.

present participle of surf

Example:
He is currently surfing the big waves in Hawaii.
She was surfing the web for hours last night.
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