skijoring

[ skee-jawr-ing, -johr-, skee-jawr-, -johr- ]

noun

1. a sport in which a skier is pulled over snow or ice, generally by a horse.

skijoring

/ skiːˈdʒɔːrɪŋ /

noun

1. a sport in which a skier is pulled over snow or ice, usually by a horse

Derived Forms

• skiˈjorer, noun

Other Words From

• ski·jorer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of skijoring¹

1905–10, Americanism; < Norwegian skikjøring, equivalent to ski ski + kyøring driving

Word History and Origins

Origin of skijoring¹

Norwegian skikjöring, literally: ski-driving

Example Sentences

Skijoring, snowshoeing, tobogganing, and skating may also be enjoyed.

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