water ski

noun

: a ski used in planing over water while being towed by a speedboat
water-ski intransitive verb

Examples of water ski in a Sentence

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Hydropower production was going full tilt, and millions of people were visiting the reservoir annually to fish, houseboat, and water ski. Zak Podmore, The Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2024 Boat insurance coverage through this insurer caters to high-net-worth clients, and includes coverage for things like scuba gear and water skis and even high-end coolers. Cnbc Select, CNBC, 16 July 2024 Here's a guide of Independence Day celebrations across the state, with everything from fireworks and parades to water ski shows and cornhole tournaments. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2024 The City of Eustis will have its 2024 Hometown Celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. July 5 (cq) at Ferran Park, 250 Ferran Park Dr., with a water ski show, kids activities, vendors, food trucks and live music. Roger Simmons, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for water ski 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water ski was in 1927

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“Water ski.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20ski. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

water-ski

1 of 2 verb
-ˌskē
: to ski on water while being towed by a speedboat
water-skier noun

water ski

2 of 2 noun
: a ski used in water-skiing
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