skiing

1 of 2

noun

ski·​ing ˈskē-iŋ 

: the art or sport of sliding and jumping on skis

skiing

2 of 2

present participle of ski entry 2

Examples of skiing in a Sentence

Noun

Skiing is my favorite winter activity.

We are planning to go skiing tomorrow.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Activities like boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, and mountain biking can all be enjoyed within a five-mile radius. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Passengers can enjoy Hudson Valley scenery, Vermont countryside, fall foliage, and access to outdoor activities such as skiing and boating. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

But the project took a devastating turn in September 2022, when Nelson, Morrison’s longtime partner, died in a skiing accident during an expedition on Nepal’s Mount Manaslu, while training for Everest. — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

Heli and bike skiing expeditions take place across 17 peaks over 800 diverse runs, the highest at 2,585m above sea level. — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing skiing

• heli-skiing

Rhymes for skiing

• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• sightseeing
• unseeing
• being
• feeing
• fleeing
• freeing
• keying
• kiang

Kids Definition

skiing

noun

ski·​ing

ˈskē-iŋ

: the art or sport of gliding and jumping on skis