water ski

American  

[waw-ter skee, wot-er] / ˈwɔ tər ˌski, ˈwɒt ər /

noun

plural

water skis,

plural

water ski

1. a short, broad ski designed to plane over water.

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water-ski British  

noun

1. a type of ski used for planing or gliding over water

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verb

1. (intr) to ride over water on a water-ski or water-skis while holding a rope towed by a speedboat

Other Word Forms

• water-skier noun
• water-skiing noun

Etymology

Origin of water ski

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Two models are available to be delivered nationwide, including the Arc Sport, designed for wake surfing and water skiing; and the Arc One, a luxury cruiser.

From Los Angeles Times

Available activities include: swimming, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, boating, sailing, golfing, water skiing, picnicking.

From Los Angeles Times

Locals water skiing, going fishing or just riding around the beautiful bays and fjords.

From Science Daily

I was just writing something the other day about how, when I was younger, I really loved water skiing.

From Salon

A basketball junkie who also loves to play piano, cycle, water ski and swim, VanDerveer still relishes every aspect of her job, from the practices and preparation to the film study, recruiting and play-calling.

From Seattle Times