ski jumping

American

noun

a competitive event, included in the Nordic combined, in which a skier jumps from a ski jump, often traveling 230 to 300 feet (70 to 90 meters) in the air, with scores being based on both the skier's form and the distance of the jump.

Etymology

Origin of ski jumping

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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The country was reeling from the national shame of being caught illegally modifying the crotches of ski jumping suits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The scenic Fiemme Valley, site of cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined , is made up primarily of three small villages — Carano, Daiano and Varena — in the Dolomites mountain range.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

A landmark evening for ski jumping, with women competing for the first time in the large hill event.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

She had been aiming to compete at Milan-Cortina alongside her two sisters, Alli in mogul skiing and Sam in ski jumping.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Championship contests in skiing, snowshoeing, skating, ski jumping, tobogganing and ski-joring are held.

From The School Book of Forestry by Pack, Charles Lathrop

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