ski jumping

American  

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of ski jumping

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

After all, ski jumping is big in corners of Europe, but in the U.S., it’s a low-profile sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 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