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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With Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark looking on, Hermann Maier wins the giant slalom for his 13th victory this season, equaling one of the mightiest alpine skiing records. Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 To lead the 11 clients, the company – which had grown quickly, alongside the sport of backcountry skiing, since its founding in 2020 – sent four guides. Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Perhaps this helps explain why alpine touring—the oldest and purest form of skiing—is booming. Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026 The key to Para nordic skiing is the initial pole strikes into the snow, which produces speed and momentum. Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 7 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 12 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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