ski jump

noun

: a jump made by a person wearing skis
also : a course or track especially prepared for such jumping
ski jump intransitive verb
ski jumper noun

Examples of ski jump in a Sentence

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Its first two carriers – the Liaoning and the Shandong – use a ski jump-style ramp to get aircraft airborne under their own power. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025 Copper Peak, north of Ironwood in western UP, offers an unparalleled view from the top of an 800-foot hill and an 18-story ski jump. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025 In addition to hiring both a trainer and nutritionist, Tobin prepared for the physical aspect of the climb by running up and down an Olympic-style ski jump and sand dunes. Abigail Adams, People.com, 20 July 2025 Utah Olympic Park features two zip lines that can give you views overlooking ski jumps and reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. AFAR Media, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ski jump

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ski jump was in 1907

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“Ski jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20jump. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

ski jump

noun
1
: a jump made by a person wearing skis
2
: a specially prepared course or track from which a skier makes a jump
ski jump verb
ski jumper noun
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