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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The photos show the two Hollywood stars attending red carpet events together, posing with their dog, skiing, fishing and vacationing. Erin Clack, People.com, 27 May 2025 Waters that flow through or next to parks and residential areas or support primary contact recreation such as kayaking, canoeing, boating and jet and water skiing that requires immersion and entails the likelihood of water ingestion are also protected. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025 Adequate hydration keeps skiing looking more supple no matter what time of the year. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025 Jackson, Wyoming, is also an amazing destination with year-round outdoor options, including sleigh rides, dogsledding, skiing, floating, hiking, fly fishing, and wildlife safaris. Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 12 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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