kitesurfing

noun

kite·​surf·​ing ˈkīt-ˌsər-fiŋ How to pronounce kitesurfing (audio)

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Brett Sheerin, owner of Maui True North, which offers surf and kitesurfing lessons, encourages visitors to check water quality advisories before going into the ocean, noting many popular surf spots on Maui are registering high bacteria counts. Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026 Outside, there are multiple lounges and dining areas, plus large storage spaces for water toys, dive tanks, kitesurfing gear, and a Williams 435 jet tender. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026 On top of the pool and beach, where the sea is calm and swimmable, the resort has an incredibly engaging kids program called Nature Discovery, where older kids can go sailing and mountain biking while younger kids can learn to sail and take kitesurfing lessons. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026 The island’s breezes are perfect for kitesurfing, while water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing are popular activities as well. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kitesurfing

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitesurfing was in 1977

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“Kitesurfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitesurfing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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