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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First, Flylow designed these bibs for resort and backcountry skiing. Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025 Adventurous types, meanwhile, have plenty to keep them busy, thanks to a dedicated Sports and Culture team that can arrange everything from a quad-busting hike or skiing at several resorts in the region, including tony Chamonix, to a private tee time on the resort’s links. Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025 Blue Mountain offers 43 runs and 364 acres of skiable terrain — including night skiing trails and terrain parks — and one of Canada’s most powerful snowmaking systems. Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 With temperatures at a balmy 60 to 75 degrees, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy at the beachside, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and jet skiing. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 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 18 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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