skiing

[skee-ing]

noun

1. the act or sport of gliding on skis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skiing¹

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

Example Sentences

They said she enjoyed horse riding, skiing and swimming, and was home-schooled in the capital Pyongyang.

From BBC

A seemingly innocuous fall while skiing in the Cairngorms turned into years of pain and shoulder surgeries.

From BBC

The overconfident committee hypothetically placed skiing sports in areas with no anticipated snowfall.

From Los Angeles Times

A former Westminster police officer is accused of faking an injury and fraudulently claiming $600,000 in workers’ compensation while she was partying at Stagecoach, visiting Disneyland and skiing at Mammoth Mountain, officials say.

From Los Angeles Times

Three years ago, Ally Chalmers was standing on the podium after coming second in a national skiing competition.

From BBC