Definition

A sport where people ride on a board while being pulled by a large kite that they control.

Example

Kiteboarding is an exciting water sport that combines surfing and flying a kite.

Conversation

Have you ever tried kiteboarding before?

No, but it looks so exciting!

You should definitely give it a shot; it’s such a rush.

I might just do that — it seems like a fun way to enjoy the water!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kiteboarding is formed from "kite" (from Middle English *kithe*, meaning a type of bird or a device that flies) and "boarding" (from the verb "board", meaning to get on or onto something). The word describes the activity of riding on a board while being pulled by a kite.

Memory Tip

Imagine a kite soaring in the sky while you ride on a board — that's the essence of kiteboarding, combining the flying of a kite with the action of boarding.

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