miniski

noun

mini·​ski

ˈminē,

-nə̇+ˌ

1

: a short ski worn especially by beginners

2

: a miniature ski worn by a skibobber

Word History

Etymology

mini- + ski entry 1

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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