kitesurfing

noun

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

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The couple reportedly met in the French coastal resort town of Le Touquet, where Lecomte works as a kitesurfing instructor, according to The New York Post and The Telegraph. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Its long, windswept beach is popular for surfing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Wing foiling is developed from windsurfing and kitesurfing, while a Seabob is an electric underwater scooter. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026 Active adventurers should head to the rugged east side, where windswept strands meet waters perfect for kitesurfing. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for kitesurfing

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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