parasailing
noun
para·sail·ing ˈper-ə-ˌsā-liŋ 
ˈpa-rə-
: the recreational sport of soaring in a parachute while being towed usually by a motorboat
Example Sentences
They went parasailing while they were on vacation.
Recent Examples on the Web The Florida state legislature passed new laws in 2014 after several fatal parasailing accidents. 
Landon Mion, Fox News, 1 June 2022 Water sports are a breeze as the island is located close to rental shops for surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, parasailing and jet skis. Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 6 May 2022 The island seems perfect: The hotel staff throws a welcome party, complimentary cocktails are offered, and the calendar is stuffed with events like parasailing, dance classes, etc. Robert Daniels, Vulture, 24 July 2021 Water activities that are either available on site or that can be arranged through the concierge include scuba diving and snorkeling the world famous undersea life, jet skiing, parasailing or swimming with sharks and manta rays. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 11 June 2021 Beyond fishing, there's swimming, kayaking, parasailing, golfing, dolphin spotting, and birding to enjoy. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2021 In the clip, they can be seen hiking through jungles, parasailing, horseback riding and canoeing. PEOPLE.com, 9 July 2020 The rest went parasailing and a day later swam with dolphins. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2019 Despite heavy quarantines across 14 Pennsylvania counties, the insect is on the move, hitchhiking on vehicles and luggage, and parasailing by swarm on breezes, sometimes showing up in vineyards by the thousands. Claire Marie Porter, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2019 See More
Landon Mion, Fox News, 1 June 2022 Water sports are a breeze as the island is located close to rental shops for surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, parasailing and jet skis. Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 6 May 2022 The island seems perfect: The hotel staff throws a welcome party, complimentary cocktails are offered, and the calendar is stuffed with events like parasailing, dance classes, etc. Robert Daniels, Vulture, 24 July 2021 Water activities that are either available on site or that can be arranged through the concierge include scuba diving and snorkeling the world famous undersea life, jet skiing, parasailing or swimming with sharks and manta rays. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 11 June 2021 Beyond fishing, there's swimming, kayaking, parasailing, golfing, dolphin spotting, and birding to enjoy. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2021 In the clip, they can be seen hiking through jungles, parasailing, horseback riding and canoeing. PEOPLE.com, 9 July 2020 The rest went parasailing and a day later swam with dolphins. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2019 Despite heavy quarantines across 14 Pennsylvania counties, the insect is on the move, hitchhiking on vehicles and luggage, and parasailing by swarm on breezes, sometimes showing up in vineyards by the thousands. Claire Marie Porter, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2019 See More Word History
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above