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  • present participle of ski.

skiing

American  
[skee-ing] / ˈski ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or sport of gliding on skis.


Etymology

Origin of skiing

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

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Whisenant had frequently posted about his adventures across the Sierra Nevada, not only rock climbing but also skiing, biking and camping across the mountains, according to his Instagram page.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The region offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, paddleboarding and, in the winter, skiing.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

For Norwegians, English soccer is as much of a national obsession as skiing, sauna and social welfare.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

She has known Barnes for about 25 years - their families have spent Christmases together, gone on skiing holidays and regularly met for evening meals.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Where the road turned to enter Sassinoth he left it, skiing out across the unfenced fields.

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

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