rafting

[raf-ting, rahf-]

noun

1. the sport of traveling on rivers and streams by raft.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rafting¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; raft ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He can make a Bach sarabande work anywhere, including on a river rafting trip with a background of gurgling water on his latest Bach recording.

From Los Angeles Times

A British woman has died on a white-water rafting excursion in the French Alps.

From BBC

Yates and other whitewater enthusiasts, including some who run rafting businesses, are demanding changes in the hydroelectric plant’s operations to leave more water in the river.

From Los Angeles Times

White water rafting, kayaking and canoeing: The Trinity River, a 203-mile tributary of the Klamath River, starts in the Trinity Alps and features calm waters and multiple classes of white water.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with tourists, who flood in in the summer for rafting and mountain biking, the town also receives frequent visits from bears and mountain lions.

From Los Angeles Times