plural skis also ski
1
a
: one of a pair of narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic curving upward in front that are used especially for gliding over snow
b
2
: a piece of material that resembles a ski and is used as a runner on a vehicle
: to glide on skis in travel or as a sport
: to travel or pass over on skis
skier
noun
Examples of ski in a Sentence
Verb
I have skied that mountain before.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The ski area, which is located within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, is known for its location along the Continental Divide and long ski season, which often runs from early November to late May.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Near the Chesa is the war-time home of anti-fascist writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach, and the house where Nietzsche lived for seven years, its windows staring unflinchingly at the sheer peaks opposite, which can be hiked and skied depending on the season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
And while the expansive views can be appreciated atop skis, of course, one of the best ways to experience the limitless terrain is simply to head out on a hike.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The ski area, which is located within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, is known for its location along the Continental Divide and long ski season, which often runs from early November to late May.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Chris Lewis, a technology analyst who is visually impaired and has used smart glasses while skiing, said the system provides an additional layer of awareness.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Near the Chesa is the war-time home of anti-fascist writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach, and the house where Nietzsche lived for seven years, its windows staring unflinchingly at the sheer peaks opposite, which can be hiked and skied depending on the season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Ski.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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ski
1 of 2 noun
plural skis
: one of a pair of narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic curving upward in front that are used for gliding over snow or water
ski
2 of 2 verb
skied; skiing
: to glide on skis
skier
noun
Etymology
Noun
from Norwegian ski "a ski," from an early Norse word skīth "a stick of wood"
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