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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Vonn returned to skiing last season after nearly six years of retirement — following a partial replacement surgery on her right knee, which included inserting two pieces of titanium. CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025 Perfect for winter camping, skiing, or chilly early-morning hikes. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025 Bundling up, limiting time outdoors and planning ahead for activities like skiing or snowmobiling can all help, but unexpected exposures still happen every year. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 For the Olympics-obsessed, the Alf Engen Ski Museum invites visitors to experience the 2002 Winter Games through tours that highlight the various skiing disciplines with touchscreen displays, videos, and a VR ski theater. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 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 14 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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