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.
Recent Examples on the Web O'Connor's skiing partner, who was not identified, used a satellite communication device to call for help before skiing down the avalanche path to locate O'Connor. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 That will leave Arapahoe Basin and Winter Park as the only ski areas in the state to be open for skiing. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for skiing 

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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 19 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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