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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

Example Sentences

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Lloyd says a feel for the different types of ice in skiing also helps her understand the grip of the racing track.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Longet met Olympian skier Sabich in Bear Valley at a celebrity skiing exhibition in 1972.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Facebook posts showed Kelly Kershaw, 54 – whose social media profile described her "living and loving life one adventure at a time" – skiing and sailing, as well as taking numerous trips abroad.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“Unless you were skiing beautiful powder and then hit this, honestly, I would challenge anybody to know the difference.”

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

He had died in a skiing accident just the night before.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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