houseboating
- noun
- /ˈhaʊsˌboʊtɪŋ/
- The group planned a weekend of fishing and houseboating on the lake.
Examples
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They enjoy houseboating every summer.
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Have you ever tried houseboating on Lake Tahoe?
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They spent their vacation houseboating along the river, enjoying the peaceful scenery.
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Many families try houseboating for a unique summer holiday experience.
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For the family that loves to travel but hates to leave the convenience of home, try houseboating in British Columbia or Ontario.
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You can enjoy the comforts of home amid a glorious natural setting: houseboating on a lake.
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Ontario's unique waterway systems offer unbeatable variety for the houseboating vacation.
Synonyms
Traveling in a boat that moves using the wind
Going out on a boat for pleasure
Sailing or cruising in a yacht for pleasure
Traveling in a boat with a motor for fun or transport
An activity of moving a boat on water using a large cloth and wind, often for fun or sport
How Leisurely
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Morphology
Etymology
The word houseboating joins house meaning 'home' and boat meaning 'boat', so picture a house floating along a river or lake. That's why houseboating means the activity of living on or traveling in a houseboat for fun or a holiday.