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.
Recent Examples on the Web Nevertheless, Loon Mountain is preparing for the event, banning foot traffic and limiting lift access to skiing/snowboard guests only. Jamie Carter, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024 Put simply, backcountry skiing is the act of skiing in unpatrolled, unmarked, and ungroomed natural spaces. Josh Laskin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skiing 

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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 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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