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skiing

noun

ski·​ing ˈskē-iŋ How to pronounce skiing (audio)
: the art or sport of sliding and jumping on skis

Examples of skiing in a Sentence

Skiing is my favorite winter activity. We are planning to go skiing tomorrow.
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Spend a day skiing or boarding at Vail Ski Resort; the mountain is known for its slopes that cater to all skill levels. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 Ukraine won a single medal at the previous Winter Games in 2022, when Oleksandr Abramenko claimed silver in the men’s aerials event in freestyle skiing, following up on his gold medal at PyeongChang 2018. Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025 Skiers and riders will have to download via the gondola because top-to-bottom skiing is not available yet. John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025 Its coveted location at the foot of Aspen Mountain, nestled between the gondola and Lift 1A, puts guests steps from both top-tier skiing and Aspen’s best shopping and dining. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skiing

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skiing was in 1893

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“Skiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiing. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

noun
ski·​ing
ˈskē-iŋ
: the art or sport of gliding and jumping on skis

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