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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The northern town is filled with cool air, pine trees and skiing. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Appalachian Ski Mountain, however, removes both the financial concerns and the psychological barriers that make skiing or snowboarding so daunting. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 By day, guests are encouraged to enjoy this tranquil corner of the Granite State through fly fishing, skiing, cycling, and antiquing. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Her ambitions began leaning toward skiing in 2020. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Feb. 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 11 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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