waterskiing

noun

wa·​ter·​ski·​ing ˈwȯ-tər-ˌskē-iŋ How to pronounce waterskiing (audio)
ˈwä-
: the sport of planing and jumping on water skis

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Rates at the full American plan resort that’s open during the summer and fall include three meals a day and all activities, which range from tennis and pickleball courts, disc golf, and a daily kids camp program to waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and paddleboarding on Sebago Lake. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 Located at Quiet Waters Park, this waterpark claims to have the state’s longest cable park, which is used for waterskiing and wakeboarding without a boat tow. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024 The grandstand could seat up to 1,000 people for waterskiing shows that took place three times a day for almost a year. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Feb. 2024 Room rates include a myriad of activities, including waterskiing, paddle-boating, tubing, kayaking, snorkeling, Hobie Cat sailing, squash, racket ball, Bocce, shuffleboard, basketball and pickleball. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterskiing 

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterskiing was in 1914

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“Waterskiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterskiing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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