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skier

American  
[skee-er] / ˈski ər /

noun

  1. a person who skis.


Etymology

Origin of skier

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

Example Sentences

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Vail’s portfolio of North American mountain resorts saw a 14.9% drop in total skier visits season-to-date, the company said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Vonn did tell Vanity Fair that she’s not crazy about the idea of the catastrophe at the Winter Games being the public’s last impression of her as a skier.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It proved a tough day for the British team, after Para-alpine skier Neil Simpson missed out on defending his super G title with his second fourth-place finish of the Games.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Through March 1, season-to-date total skier visits were down 11.9% at Vail’s North American resorts compared to the prior year, while lift revenue fell 3.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

No one moved in all the snowy fields, but away off on the road a small figure came towards me with the flying, gliding gait of the skier.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin