skiing

noun

ski·​ing ˈskē-iŋ How to pronounce skiing (audio)
: the art or sport of sliding and jumping on skis

Examples of skiing in a Sentence

Skiing is my favorite winter activity. We are planning to go skiing tomorrow.
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The competition program is far less varied; skateboarding is still a summer staple, joined by BMX freestyle and Moto X. Winter X Games has narrowed to skiing and snowboarding. Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Beside skiing and yachting, tennis is one of its major concerns, and this season’s assortment includes the elegant Ellen blazer. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2025 Much like when biking, a helmet is non-negotiable when skiing or snowboarding. Will Porter, Outside Online, 25 June 2025 Her first solo trip was a skiing adventure in the French Alps. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for skiing

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skiing was in 1893

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“Skiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiing. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

noun
ski·​ing
ˈskē-iŋ
: the art or sport of gliding and jumping on skis

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