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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From June 19–22, lifts stay open until midnight for solstice skiing under the never-setting sun. Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Zermatt, an idyllic, car-free town in the Swiss Alps, is known for skiing and mountaineering. Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026 The nonprofit helps youth and adults with disabilities participate in a range of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowboarding and other sports. Cari Shane, USA Today, 29 May 2026 In an Instagram carousel shared earlier this month, Alba posted a series of photos of her and her friends enjoying time on a boat, including pictures of them lounging in their bikinis, dancing, going down the slide and jet skiing. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 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 8 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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