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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 goggles have reportedly undergone extensive testing in the harshest weather conditions and have received high praise from Olympic and world-class skiing champions, as well as Swiss Army mountain guides. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025 Winter brings snow—often a lot of snow—and that’s great for the park’s cold-weather adventures like skiing and snowshoeing. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025 The 15 top-earning female athletes in 2025 include 10 tennis players, up from nine last year, plus a pair of golfers and one each from basketball (Caitlin Clark), gymnastics (Simone Biles) and skiing (Eileen Gu). Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 Dec. 2025 Sonny died in a skiing accident in 1998, leaving Mary in charge of his estate. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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