- present participle of ski.
skiing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skiing
Example Sentences
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And unlike athletic pursuits that can seem elitist—think skiing or windsurfing in exotic locales—mowing the lawn can make accomplished professionals seem more relatable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 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
They used a mouse model that mimics ACL tears, a common sports injury seen in activities such as soccer, basketball, and skiing that involve sudden stopping, pivoting, or jumping.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
As former Olympic skiing gold medallist Lindsey Vonn watched from the stands, fans held up signs saying 'Welcome back Serena'.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
If death-defying, off-piste skiing at high altitude down near vertical slopes had a musical equivalent, bebop would be it.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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