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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Mammoth Lakes and Truckee near Lake Tahoe are all-season destinations offering breathtaking hikes in the warmer months and skiing in the winter. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 Unlike during recovery months when high-intensity skiing and snowboarding take precedence, the remainder of the year is much more focused on lounging, pampering and connecting with other guests. Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Both women have sat at the very top of alpine skiing, becoming the face of the sport and carrying the weight that comes with it. Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 The Austrian Alpine Club bills itself as the country’s largest youth organization, with more than seven hundred thousand members—close to a tenth of the population—assiduously steered toward skiing, hiking, camping, climbing. William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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