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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Both women have sat at the very top of alpine skiing, becoming the face of the sport and carrying the weight that comes with it. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 In the winter, 4,200 acres of terrain across four mountain faces are dotted with people who travel to the region for its world-class skiing. — Kristin Braswell, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Montrealers make use of the space year-round, from jogging and enjoying family picnics in summertime, to skiing and tobogganing in winter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 Miller also won the skiing World Cup in 2005 and 2008 and is the only skier with at least five victories in each discipline of the sport. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 June 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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