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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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Traditionally, skiers negotiate the steepest terrain of a course by feathering their skis at a slight diagonal and elongating their stride to help them conserve energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Muir and Atkin, Great Britain also has two of the world's best freestyle skiers.

From BBC

The skier has no obligation to stay within the blue borders, but the markings help them determine the best line down the hill.

From Los Angeles Times

His win in Levi was the first ever by a skier representing Brazil.

From Barron's

When a skier is injured on the course and being attended to by medical personnel, often a helicopter is called in to evacuate the injured racer and take him or her to a hospital.

From Los Angeles Times