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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Experts attributed the deaths to an exceptionally unstable snowpack and the rush of skiing enthusiasts to off-piste slopes after recent heavy snowstorms. ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026 The proximity of the High Sierra to the mighty Pacific invites outdoor lovers to fantasize about pairing skiing and surfing. Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026 Weather played a role in Homewood Mountain Resort’s decision to close for skiing and snowboarding on Tuesday, March 17, nearly a week earlier than previously planned. Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026 The hotel provides easy access to Utah’s world-class skiing, shopping, art galleries, and Main Street’s colorful, charming, and vibrant energy. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 2026.

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skiing

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

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