- present participle of ski.
skiing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skiing
Example Sentences
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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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