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 Buried in the millions of records on the health department’s website were more than 30,000 emergency room visits due to skiing and snowboarding injuries from 2016 through 2022. Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024 Beyond Switzerland, the pass also offers access to skiing in four other European countries: Austria, France, Italy, and Andorra. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024 Additionally, the snowy action sequences — including chaotic downhill skiing and slippery car chases on ice — are among the very best in Bond history. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024 Guests can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding or jet skiing, or wandering along a charming waterfront promenade with cafes and tavernas. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024 In winter, Narvik becomes a basecamp for exceptional winter sports and outdoor activities, from downhill skiing and coastal walks to hunting the northern lights. David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 However, in addition to the Boyne Michigan Gold Pass, which gives free skiing here, Big Sky is part of the much larger international Ikon Pass, alongside 50+ destinations including biggies such as Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Alta, Snowbird and Deer Valley. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 There flashed scenes of outdoor recreation, including skiing, mountain biking, hunting and golf, over the sounds of an electric guitar. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2024 Great Bear Heli Skiing one-week packages from $18,000, including charter flight transfer from Vancouver, skis, all meals and alcohol, unlimited vertical feet of skiing, and two 60-minute massages. John Briley, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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