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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What To Do While the skiing is undoubtedly the star, Chamonix offers plenty to explore off the slopes. Brittany Vickers, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025 Famous as one of the world’s premier skiing and snowboarding destinations, the Dolomites are increasingly popular, too, with hikers, climbers, and mountain bikers. Graeme Green, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025 During the winter, nearby mountain resorts provide opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and snowmobiling along hundreds of miles of trails. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025 Outdoors When every Colorado ski resort plans to close for the season Spring skiing is here, and five areas are expected to remain open into May. The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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