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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Schwab’s curiosity drives him to be part of the action, whether that’s watching last year’s NST skiing finals from a knife ridge in Alaska or scouting untouched waves with Rice in Micronesia for the inaugural NST surf competition. Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026 Rosow, who shared many of his skiing adventures on social media and amassed more than 101,000 followers on TikTok, is survived by his partner, Amber, and their 8-year-old son, Alex. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026 Canaan Valley Resort is one of the most family-friendly destinations, with tubing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating, along with four lifts and 47 runs. Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 The beaches here are great for everything from kayaking to jet skiing. Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/skiing. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

skiing

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

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