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Definition of skiing

skiing

/ˈskiː.ɪŋ/
ski · ing
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• noun

1

The sport, recreation, or method of traveling over snow on skis, encompassing alpine, Nordic, and freestyle disciplines.

Example

"Cross-country skiing requires tremendous cardiovascular endurance and upper-body strength."

2

The recreational activity or sport of gliding across the surface of water on water skis while being towed by a motorboat.

Example

"We spent the warm summer afternoon swimming and skiing on the lake."

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• Rhymes for skiing

• Nearby Words

skidsteer
skier
skiff
skiing
skilfish
skill
skilled

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the noun and verb 'ski' (borrowed from Norwegian 'ski', from Old Norse 'skíð' meaning a split piece of wood or snowshoe) combined with the English gerund suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skiing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skiing
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