skiing

American  

[skee-ing] / ˈski ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or sport of gliding on skis.

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Etymology

Origin of skiing

First recorded in 1890–95; ski + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Rubinstein remembers how people who were fond of cross-country skiing – a very popular pastime in winter in Russia – used to take their radios with them out of town, where there were fewer jammers.

From BBC

Vonn and other skiing experts have said that the ruptured ACL likely had nothing to do with her crash at the Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times

Saudi Arabia abruptly canceled two large construction contracts at one of the most ambitious projects in the world, scuttling plans to bring skiing to the desert kingdom.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is reported to own an estimated 20 properties around the world, many of which are located in top skiing locales, including Aspen, Vermont, and Norway.

From MarketWatch

Twenty years from now Americans will be entertaining themselves with shared virtual-reality experiences, such as virtual travel experiences, golfing, skiing, tennis, basketball, softball, flower arranging, painting, learning experiences or visiting loved ones.

From The Wall Street Journal