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.
Recent Examples on the Web Winter visitors will find this area a haven for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Laura Parker, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 The blaze crept up the hills of Wrightwood and began burning grassy hillsides within the beloved Mountain High ski area, a local resort famous for its easily accessible after-work night skiing for Los Angelinos. Jake Stern, Outside Online, 11 Sep. 2024 Snowfall is typically plentiful in this part of the state, making possible a wide range of powder-friendly activities — from snowmobiling and ice fishing to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 Utah’s Powder Mountain is best known for its skiing, but the resort is pushing its way into the art world, too. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skiing 

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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 3 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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