skiwear

noun

ski·​wear ˈskē-ˌwer How to pronounce skiwear (audio)
: clothing suitable for wear while skiing

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His wife, Maria, was known for creating and designing the brand’s skiwear. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Luxury skiwear meets denim in this unlikely pairing of two brands. — Gaby Keiderling, Town & Country, 1 Feb. 2023 Nike’s skiwear collaboration with Jacquemus is sure to be a favorite on the slopes this season. — Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026 The label made its first foray into skiwear recently with a snow capsule of ski suits and pants, puffers, sweaters, totes, boots and other accessories. — Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for skiwear

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of skiwear was in 1961

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“Skiwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiwear. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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