skiing

1 of 2

noun

ski·​ing ˈskē-iŋ How to pronounce skiing (audio)
: the art or sport of sliding and jumping on skis

skiing

2 of 2

present participle of ski entry 2

Examples of skiing in a Sentence

Noun Skiing is my favorite winter activity. We are planning to go skiing tomorrow.
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Noun
There are also trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026 Hiking and boating are two excellent ways to spend your time here, but when the weather cools down, take advantage of trails designated for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and skiing. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 During a Hyrox race, competitors run 1 km to a stationary cross-country skiing machine called a SkiErg. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2026 When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skiing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of skiing was in 1893

Phrases Containing skiing

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“Skiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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skiing

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

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