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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Not all baby boomers are looking for the dry heat of the Southwest; some want to spend their golden years hiking, skiing, and fly fishing. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 A week of skiing or snowboarding in a safe and supportive environment will turn the curious into the committed, said NBS President Rivers III. James Edward Mills, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026 Tuck in there early and your skiing pals will sing your praises. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026 The 27-year-old Wallace, who grew up loving hockey, had his right leg amputated above the knee after a water-skiing accident at age 10 and thought his dreams of playing the sport at the highest level were over before discovering Para ice hockey. Daniella Matar, Los Angeles Times, 15 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 17 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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