water ski

noun

: a ski used in planing over water while being towed by a speedboat
water-ski
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌskē How to pronounce water ski (audio) ˈwä- How to pronounce water ski (audio)
intransitive verb

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Kent Water Sports owns the Ho Sports brand, which makes water ski boots. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Among other activities over the weekend will be a pair of car shows, water ski exhibitions, and coast guard search-and-rescue demonstrations. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025 However, for a few hours of adrenaline-pumping fun, grab some water skis or a tube from Lake Anna Outfitters to pull behind a boat at thrilling speeds. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 The Bests also taught other animals to water ski, including two miniature horses, two French poodles, a black cat, an armadillo and a toad. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water ski

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water ski was in 1927

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“Water ski.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20ski. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

water-ski

1 of 2 verb
-ˌskē
: to ski on water while being towed by a speedboat
water-skier noun

water ski

2 of 2 noun
: a ski used in water-skiing
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