skiing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skiing
Example Sentences
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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
Lindsey Vonn has said she is unsure whether her skiing career is over after admitting to being in "survival mode" following her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Glen Eberle, an Idaho native, represented Team USA in 1984 in biathlon—a sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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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