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

Recent Examples on the Web There will be a water ski show at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dusk at Idle Isle Park, W182 S6666 Hardtke Drive in Muskego. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 21 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. Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024 My dad still captains the boats, teaching all of the grandkids to water ski and sail with endless patience; a new generation learning life on the water. Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024 The defense called multiple witnesses this week, including a professor who testified about memory, Troconis’ hairdresser, neighbors of Troconis and Dulos in Farmington, the owner of a water ski club in Avon and a close friend of Troconis. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for water ski 

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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 2 Jul. 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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