piste

noun

: trail
especially : a downhill ski trail

Examples of piste in a Sentence

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The resort anchors the fully connected Andermatt–Sedrun–Disentis ski area, which spans more than 110 miles of pistes across multiple valleys in central Switzerland. Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026 The mythical off-piste route covers 12 miles with 8,858 feet of descent and requires a guide. Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026 Winter Park spans two mountains and features six distinct areas, including more than 1,200 acres of off-piste terrain, great bumps, and glades. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025 Some of us crave off piste; others find their joy on the cruisers. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for piste

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from Old Italian pista, from pistare to trample down, pound — more at piston

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piste was in 1696

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“Piste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piste. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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