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

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The lake is a popular spot for sailing, kayaking and waterskiing, as well as fishing. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Try out your typical lake activites like waterskiing, jet skiing and wind sailing. — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025 In the summer, its calm, expansive waters are popular for sailing and waterskiing — the latter of which was invented on the lake in 1922. — Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Located at Quiet Waters Park, this waterpark claims to have the state’s longest cable park, which is used for waterskiing and wakeboarding without a boat tow. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waterskiing

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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