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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Firepits around the property will provide the perfect place to warm up over s’mores after a long day of skiing. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025 The American skiing standout is off to a perfect start in slalom during the Olympic season — with four wins in four World Cup races. Andrew Dampf, Denver Post, 25 Dec. 2025 The center advises recreationalists to avoid the area and stay away from steep slopes and postpone backcountry activities including skiing, snowmobiling and snowboarding for now. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Dec. 2025 Consider night skiing; which is always way less crowded and still super fun. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025 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 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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