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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Where should a guest want to sit after skiing, hiking, wine tasting, or returning from the beach? — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Beyond its championship golf courses, guests can play tennis and pickleball, take a hot yoga class, go cross-country skiing, or even try curling. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 The large avalanche struck in the late morning as four guides and 11 clients were skiing out to return to civilization at the end of a three-day backcountry-skiing trip to Frog Lake Huts. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 The boy was remembered for his love of learning, swimming and skiing, and his enthusiasm for chess and soccer camp. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skiing

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of skiing was in 1893

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skiing

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

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