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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishPaddling or steering an inflatable raft down a river, usually for adventure.

Common pairings

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Rhymes for rafting

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Frequently asked questions

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.