ski run

noun

: a slope or trail suitable for skiing

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Many ski runs are closed, so skiers and snowboarders must cram onto the ones that are open. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026 With high-altitude ski runs rising around nearly 9,850 feet in the heart of the Valais region’s snowy peaks and pine forests, Crans-Montana is one of the top venues on the World Cup circuit. Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026 With high-altitude ski runs rising nearly 9,850 feet in the heart of the Valais region’s snowy peaks and pine forests, Crans-Montana is one of the top venues on the World Cup circuit. Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026 One of Silverton's most popular offerings is the single heli-drop tour, which allows skiers to enjoy a single heli-ski run without committing to a full-day private tour. Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ski run

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ski run was in 1924

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“Ski run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20run. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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