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 three missing adults had flown by helicopter to the snowy mountain range for skiing, known as heli-skiing, near the resort town of Girdwood, the Alaska State Troopers said in a news release. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025 Girdwood is considered the skiing capitol of Alaska, according to the AP. Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 There is snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even pond hockey in the winter months. Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025 Expect more live music (plus skiing and riding) during camping festival Rendezvan, April 17–20. Anna Fiorentino, AFAR Media, 28 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 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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