- present participle of ski.
skiing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skiing
Example Sentences
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ACL tears are particularly common in sports such as soccer, basketball and skiing, where athletes frequently pivot, stop abruptly or jump.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Headquarters started in 2024, inspired by a skiing accident suffered by Skoutellas’ college roommate years ago.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Unfavorable skiing weather, including cumulative snowfall in Australia that was 57% below the 10-year average, pressured visitation and revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
In warmer weather, you can rent kayaks, wave runners and paddleboards or take a seasonal cruise aboard the Lake Lawn Queen; winter brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing and sledding.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
In April we went to Colorado to film foster children who were placed for adoption with military families and remained a few extra days so I could try skiing.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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