noun
- the activity or sport of traveling down a river on a pontoon or inflatable raft
Usage: informal; chiefly North American
verb
- to travel or float down a river on a pontoon or inflatable raft, typically for recreation
Usage: informal; chiefly North American
Examples
- We spent the weekend pontooning down the Colorado River.
- Pontooning is a popular summer activity in many mountain regions.
- The group decided to go pontooning instead of hiking.
- They were pontooning when they spotted wildlife along the riverbank.
- Pontooning requires basic swimming skills and a life jacket.
- Last summer, we went pontooning with friends and had a great time.