water sport

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a water sport at the lake.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A category of sports or recreational activities that are performed on or in a body of water. This includes activities involving swimming, boating, surfing, or other interactions with water as the primary environment.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sailing and water skiing are popular water sports.
  • The coastal town offers many opportunities for water sports like kayaking and windsurfing.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the context of tourism, recreation, and competitive athletics to categorize events and activities.
  • The resort specializes in water sport equipment rentals and lessons.

Variants and Related Words

• Watersport (noun): An alternative, often hyphenated or compound spelling (water-sport).
• Aquatic sport (noun): A formal synonym for water sport.

Synonyms

• Aquatic sport
• Marine recreation

Related Phrases

• Water-based activity: A broader term that can include non-sporting activities done in the water.
• Extreme water sport: Refers to high-risk water sports like big-wave surfing or white-water kayaking.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sports that involve bodies of water

Từ đồng nghĩa

• aquatics