ski run

noun

: a slope or trail suitable for skiing

Examples of ski run in a Sentence

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Here, ski runs morph into mountain biking trails, nearby frozen lakes warm to refreshingly swimmable, and the snow melts to reveal the greenest world-class golf courses. Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The residence occupies one of Martis Camp’s most dramatic home sites, set into a steep hillside near the backside of Northstar California Resort, with a ski run nearby and long sight lines over Martis Valley. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 American freestyle skier Jamie MoCrazy, who at the 2013 Winter X-Games became the first woman to land a double backflip during a slopestyle ski run, confronted that reality after a traumatic brain injury left her in a coma at age 22. ABC News, 13 July 2026 Whistler has long been known for its never-ending ski runs and late-season snowfalls. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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