: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Activities on offer include horseback riding, surfing, golf, ziplining and world-class polo at the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Wrightsville Beach is the quintessential beach town, offering water sports like surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and kiteboarding.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Australia White sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — Australia has the kind of variety that makes solo travel feel effortless.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Activities on offer include horseback riding, surfing, golf, ziplining and world-class polo at the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Wrightsville Beach is the quintessential beach town, offering water sports like surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and kiteboarding.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Australia White sand beaches, surfing, art, sports and food — Australia has the kind of variety that makes solo travel feel effortless.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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