# kayaking

/ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ/ (US) · /kˈaɪækɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/kayaking
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

the activity or sport of moving a small, narrow boat through water using a paddle with two blades.

For teachers: the act or sport of propelling a kayak using a double-bladed paddle. Often used as a gerund to describe the recreational activity.

## Examples

- We go kayaking on the lake every summer.
- The local club offers lessons for beginners who want to try kayaking in the calm waters of the bay.
- While white-water kayaking requires intense physical strength and rapid decision-making, sea kayaking often focuses on endurance and navigating coastal currents over long distances.

## Usage notes

- Commonly follows the verb 'go' to describe the activity.

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