waterskiing

noun

wa·​ter·​ski·​ing ˈwȯ-tər-ˌskē-iŋ How to pronounce waterskiing (audio)
ˈwä-
: the sport of planing and jumping on water skis

Examples of waterskiing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Give them an Oscar March 15, 2024 Both women were encouraged by their fathers to take up sports such as waterskiing and dirt-biking and learn how to maneuver various types of vehicles from a young age. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024 Its waters are primed for fishing, swimming, and waterskiing, and its sandy shores are ideal for relaxing and birding. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 And her advice for those younger than her who have never tried waterskiing? Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 Many national parks also have tighter restrictions on boating and other water activities, while boating, swimming, tubing, waterskiing and windsurfing are all allowed in the Sawtooth NRA. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 While not adults-only, the 2022 World’s Best Award-winning property is popular among groups of friends seeking a relaxing reprieve from everyday life complete with a side of adventure (think: twice-daily snorkeling trips, waterskiing, windsurfing, and more). Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2024 After that, drive up to Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, with over 200 square miles of water for sailing, fly-fishing, and waterskiing. Molly O'Brien, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2024 Scuba diving, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and windsurfing are just some of the water activities included in your stay. Mariette Williams, Essence, 13 Oct. 2023 Elsewhere, Reese Witherspoon and daughter Ava cemented the power of a mother-daughter moment with hers and hers black shades, while Victoria and David Beckham's waterskiing ensembles were marked by black ball caps. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterskiing was in 1914

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“Waterskiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterskiing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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