surfing
- 01 A2 Elementary
the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board.
the athletic activity or pastime of riding the crest of a breaking wave toward the shore, typically while standing on a surfboard.
Simple“We spent the whole summer surfing at the beach near my house.”
In context“Professional surfing requires not only physical strength but also an intimate understanding of ocean currents and swell patterns.”
UsageOften used with the verb 'go', as in 'to go surfing'.
Synonymswave riding - 02 B1 Intermediate
the activity of spending time looking at different websites on the internet.
the act of navigating through various websites or social media feeds, often in a casual or exploratory manner.
Simple“I spent a few hours surfing the web to find a good hotel.”
In context“Late-night surfing of social media can disrupt sleep patterns due to the blue light emitted by smartphone screens.”
UsageCommonly appears in the phrase 'surfing the web' or 'surfing the internet'.
From surf + -ing
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.