kiteboarding

noun

kite·​board·​ing ˈkīt-ˌbȯr-diŋ How to pronounce kiteboarding (audio)
: the sport of riding on a small surfboard that is propelled across water by a large kite to which the rider is harnessed

called also kitesurfing

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For more experienced adventurers, especially those keen on windsurfing and kiteboarding, Canadian Hole (also known as the Haulover Day Use Area) is the ticket. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 The Summer Olympics have gotten even more exciting for outdoor adventure lovers, as the Games now feature surfing, sport climbing, and even kiteboarding. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 July 2024 Activities like visiting a secluded island, caving, kiteboarding, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, and culinary and cultural tours serve up fun for the whole family. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024 Categories include rock climbing, hiking, kiteboarding, surfing, mountain biking, and more. Simon Hill, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for kiteboarding 

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kiteboarding was in 1996

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“Kiteboarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiteboarding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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