skiing

noun

ski·​ing ˈskē-iŋ How to pronounce skiing (audio)
: the art or sport of sliding and jumping on skis

Examples of skiing in a Sentence

Skiing is my favorite winter activity. We are planning to go skiing tomorrow.
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On my first evening, Stynes, a petite, no-nonsense blond who excels at both skiing and snowboarding, is in full tactician mode. Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025 Despite warm weather and wet or non-existent snow, many ski hills and resorts are putting their snow machines into overdrive with the hopes of maintaining appropriate skiing conditions. Helena Gunderson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 President’s Day weekend is a prime time for a long weekend of skiing, and Cynthia Rowley is not about to miss out on that. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025 But less stable skiing conditions yield attractive hotel options for travelers who are flexible and open to activities beyond skiing. Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for skiing 

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skiing was in 1893

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“Skiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

noun
ski·​ing
ˈskē-iŋ
: the art or sport of gliding and jumping on skis

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