plural skis also ski
1
a
: one of a pair of narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic curving upward in front that are used especially for gliding over snow
b
2
: a piece of material that resembles a ski and is used as a runner on a vehicle
: to glide on skis in travel or as a sport
: to travel or pass over on skis
skier
noun
Examples of ski in a Sentence
Verb
I have skied that mountain before.
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Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
There is no car to rent, no need to coordinate getting home safely after a few cocktails, no reason to look up the best route to the beach or the most reliable company from which to rent a jet ski.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 June 2025
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Montana’s allure is undeniable: The landscapes are vast, the towns are laid-back, and the access to the outdoors—be that hiking in alpine meadows, fly-fishing cold rivers, or skiing fresh powder—is unmatched.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
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Noun
Jump right into the calm waters with paddleboarding, kayaking, kitesurfing or snorkeling; explore with a private yacht; or cut through the waves in a jet ski — all of which are available through Le Barthélemy.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
There is no car to rent, no need to coordinate getting home safely after a few cocktails, no reason to look up the best route to the beach or the most reliable company from which to rent a jet ski.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 June 2025
Verb
Then up came Ohtani, who skied a deep fly ball to left for a tying sacrifice fly.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Montana’s allure is undeniable: The landscapes are vast, the towns are laid-back, and the access to the outdoors—be that hiking in alpine meadows, fly-fishing cold rivers, or skiing fresh powder—is unmatched.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
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“Ski.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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ski
1 of 2 noun
plural skis
: one of a pair of narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic curving upward in front that are used for gliding over snow or water
ski
2 of 2 verb
skied; skiing
: to glide on skis
skier
noun
Etymology
Noun
from Norwegian ski "a ski," from an early Norse word skīth "a stick of wood"
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