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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With temperatures at a balmy 60 to 75 degrees, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy at the beachside, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and jet skiing. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025 Chamonix, France Located at the base of Mont Blanc, Chamonix boasts legendary off-piste skiing in the dramatic scenery of the French Alps and an equally renowned après-ski scene. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025 The company, which currently has some 40 employees across the US and China, is keen on owners towing their RVs along for hunting, fishing, and skiing trips lasting four to five days without compromising on creature comforts, especially those that run off electricity. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025 Consider spending an afternoon at the hot spring–fed tubs at David Walley’s Resort, following the South Lake Tahoe Beer Trail, going for a scenic drive around the lake, taking a snowshoe or cross-country skiing class, or soaking up mountain views from the comfort of a gondola. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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