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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For those interested in skiing, however, aim to arrive right in the middle of that timeline. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 After competing in freestyle skiing wearing men’s ski pants at the 2018 Winter Games, McKinnon sought more suitable and stylish skiwear. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 Heli-skiing is off-trail or downhill skiing in which skiers reach the top of the mountain by helicopter, instead of a ski lift. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025 Beyond the best time to visit Japan for nice weather, here’s when to go for skiing, fewer crowds, and raucous festivals. Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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