skiing

1 of 2

noun

ski·​ing ˈskē-iŋ 

: the art or sport of sliding and jumping on skis

skiing

2 of 2

present participle of ski entry 2

Examples of skiing in a Sentence

Noun

Skiing is my favorite winter activity.

We are planning to go skiing tomorrow.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There are also trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

Hiking and boating are two excellent ways to spend your time here, but when the weather cools down, take advantage of trails designated for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and skiing. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

During a Hyrox race, competitors run 1 km to a stationary cross-country skiing machine called a SkiErg. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2026

When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing skiing

• heli-skiing

Rhymes for skiing

• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• sightseeing
• unseeing
• being
• feeing
• fleeing
• freeing
• keying
• kiang

Kids Definition

skiing

noun

ski·​ing

ˈskē-iŋ

: the art or sport of gliding and jumping on skis