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
This can happen by jumping into water, diving, water-skiing or other water activities. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Local authorities say rules have been set by US authorities barring personnel from visiting cannabis dispensaries and taking part in watersports including jet skiing and parasailing. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Courtesy of Matheson Family A beloved father of four died from a lightning strike while jet-skiing with his friend in Florida, according to officials and his family. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The couple also had a glamorous December 2025 outing at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and were photographed skiing in Bolzano, Italy on Christmas Eve, per photos shared by Just Jared. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 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

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“Skiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiing. Accessed 4 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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