Parasailing
(noun)
A recreational activity in which a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a parachute-like canopy, allowing the person to glide and float above the water.
Origin:
Para- + sailing.
Examples:
- The parasailing ride offered a bird's-eye view of the ocean.
- Parasailing is a popular activity at beach resorts.
- The parasailing experience was both thrilling and peaceful.
- Parasailing is also known as para-gliding or parascending.
- The parasailing ride is usually done in pairs or groups.