skiing

1 of 2

noun

ski·​ing ˈskē-iŋ 

: the art or sport of sliding and jumping on skis

skiing

2 of 2

present participle of ski entry 2

Examples of skiing in a Sentence

Noun

Skiing is my favorite winter activity.

We are planning to go skiing tomorrow.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

If your schedule allows, also consider skiing during the week, when crowds are typically smaller. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

The 334-acre reservoir allows for boating, including sailboats, jet skiing, paddleboarding and kayaking. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Placed in special education classes and diagnosed with dyslexia at age 12, Dempsey channeled his energy into unicycling, juggling, and skiing. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

The activities pier provides easy access to a range of watersports, from paddleboarding to jet skiing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing skiing

• heli-skiing

Rhymes for skiing

• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• sightseeing
• unseeing
• being
• feeing
• fleeing
• freeing
• keying
• kiang

Kids Definition

skiing

noun

ski·​ing

ˈskē-iŋ

: the art or sport of gliding and jumping on skis