ski run

noun

: a slope or trail suitable for skiing

Examples of ski run in a Sentence

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Many competitors will be familiar with the Olympia delle Tofane — the ski run became a permanent fixture on the women's World Cup circuit in downhill and super-G in the early 1990s and also served as the venue for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 2021. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Jan. 2026 Himmel Haus This slopeside joint offers front-row views of the chairlift and ski runs and is ideal for those who crave classic German fare. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 Pop into Atticus for an iced matcha that’s colder than the backside of Jupiter Bowl (this trip is short on ski runs). Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026 Many ski runs are closed, so skiers and snowboarders must cram onto the ones that are open. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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