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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Liu decided to get back on the ice, initially just for fun, after a skiing trip in 2024. Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026 The Aussie now ties Shaun White and Chloe Kim for the most X Games gold medals in skiing or snowboarding. Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 The hills were swarmed with kids sledding and people snowboarding and skiing. Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 In March, Cortina d’Ampezzo will host a handful of Paralympic events, including wheelchair curling, para-alpine skiing, and para-snowboarding. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 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 27 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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