water-skier

noun

wa·​ter-ski·​er ˈwȯ-tər-ˌskē-ər How to pronounce water-skier (audio)
ˈwä-
: one who water-skis

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There’s a surprising amount of debris still visible along the road, in yards, under decks, against fences and up in trees, but also a river full of massive amounts of unseen junk, some of which residents fear could pose serious hazards — say, to a falling water-skier. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025 This adventure-loving 92-year-old Utah woman has been named the world's oldest female water-skier. USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water-skier was in 1931

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“Water-skier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-skier. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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