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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For its part, Winter Park features more than 3,000 acres of skiing and more than 170 trails, offering something for everyone. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 For one thing, their need to get out skiing, running, cycling, and climbing was uncompromising, if only to shake off the stress of teaching today’s youngsters. Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024 Winter hiking, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, and learning about life in the Norwegian fjords are just some of the activities on offer outside of work. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The rising skiing star suffered a serious crash during a training session on the Grawand G1 slope in Val Senales, South Tyrol, Italy, according to an International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) statement. Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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