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Word

boating

Phoneticsboat·ing, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈboʊtɪŋ/

UK/bˈəʊtɪŋ/

Uncountable noun

Definition

n. the activity of traveling in a boat for fun, such as rowing, sailing, or using a motorboat.

n. the activity of travelling or racing in a boat for pleasure or sport. Often used as a gerund to describe recreational water activities.

Examples

“We spent the whole afternoon boating on the lake.”

“The coastal town is a popular destination for boating, offering several docks for private yachts and sailboats.”

“While the region is famous for its hiking trails, the local economy relies heavily on seasonal boating and other water-based tourism during the summer months.”

Examples

simple

“We spent the whole afternoon boating on the lake.”

contextual

“The coastal town is a popular destination for boating, offering several docks for private yachts and sailboats.”

complex

“While the region is famous for its hiking trails, the local economy relies heavily on seasonal boating and other water-based tourism during the summer months.”

Etymology

boat + -ing

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

NOUN

boating(B1)

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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