skiing

noun

ski·​ing ˈskē-iŋ 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

And while the entire winter is ideal for skiing, there's something extra special about visiting a mountain town during its festive season. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025

In an attempt to raise funding for the state's Department of Natural Resources, Republican lawmakers are suggesting imposing a fee for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking and cross-country skiing on public land. —Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025

In addition to figure skating, skiing, Bobsleighing, curling, ice hockey and more sports will be on the docket. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2025

Snow sports ran in the family, with Wedding's dad participating in ski races in college, and his uncle skiing for the Canadian national team. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing skiing

• heli-skiing

Rhymes for skiing

• being
• feeing
• fleeing
• freeing
• keying
• peeing
• seeing
• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• sightseeing

Kids Definition

skiing

noun

ski·​ing

ˈskē-iŋ

: the art or sport of gliding and jumping on skis