waterskiing

noun

wa·​ter·​ski·​ing ˈwȯ-tər-ˌskē-iŋ How to pronounce waterskiing (audio)
ˈwä-
: the sport of planing and jumping on water skis

Examples of waterskiing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Room rates include a myriad of activities, including waterskiing, paddle-boating, tubing, kayaking, snorkeling, Hobie Cat sailing, squash, racket ball, Bocce, shuffleboard, basketball and pickleball. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Guests can spend the day fishing, swimming, waterskiing and kayaking, surrounded by the Ozarks’ outdoor adventures. Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Other activities include waterskiing, jet skiing and wind sailing. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024 Swimming, fishing, waterskiing, and rides on the resort’s 19th-century touring vessel are some of the ways to enjoy the gorgeous lake. Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterskiing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterskiing was in 1914

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“Waterskiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterskiing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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