piste

noun

ˈpēst How to pronounce piste (audio)
: trail
especially : a downhill ski trail

Examples of piste in a Sentence

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Johnson saw Vonn’s arm hook a gate, sending her tumbling down the steep piste. — Katherine Cusumano, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026 But as with other collectibles markets, buyers face a multitude of risks in this off-piste asset class. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 May 2026 Off-piste, freestyling, reacting to whatever picture emerges. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 12 May 2026 There are about as many shell jacket brands with Gore-Tex integrations out there as there are pistes in Switzerland. — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for piste

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from Old Italian pista, from pistare to trample down, pound — more at piston

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piste was in 1696

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pistareen
piste
pistia
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“Piste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piste. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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