skiing

American  

[skee-ing] / ˈski ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or sport of gliding on skis.

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Etymology

Origin of skiing

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

Example Sentences

Lindsey Vonn is less than two months removed from a skiing accident at the Milan-Cortina Olympics that almost resulted in the amputation of her left leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He is reported to own an estimated 20 properties around the world, many of which are located in top skiing locales, including Aspen, Vermont, and Norway.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

"I've been a sports fan my whole life, I've been in cricket, skiing, basketball, football, American football - but MMA is one of the most difficult sports you'll ever do," said Page.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

After initially following his father’s dream by skiing on his college team, he went on to earn a Ph.D. in Islamic art for a planned career as a scholar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

She and a group of friends had gone backcountry mountain climbing and skiing, crossing over glaciers and racing down snowy peaks hundreds of miles away from Mount St. Helens.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone