noun
rafting
RAHF-tihng
Rafting (noun) means the sport or activity of steering a raft down a river, especially through rapids. Example: “We went white-water rafting on our trip to Colorado.”
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The sport or activity of steering a raft down a river, especially through rapids.
"We went white-water rafting on our trip to Colorado."
How to use rafting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPaddling or steering an inflatable raft down a river, usually for adventure.
Common pairings
white-water rafting
go rafting
a rafting trip
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What does “rafting” mean?
The word “rafting” means the sport or activity of steering a raft down a river, especially through rapids. In plain terms, paddling or steering an inflatable raft down a river, usually for adventure.
How do you pronounce “rafting”?
“Rafting” is pronounced RAHF-tihng (/ˈɹæftɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rafting” in a sentence?
Here is “rafting” used in a sentence: “We went white-water rafting on our trip to Colorado.”
What part of speech is “rafting”?
“Rafting” is a noun.
