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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

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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

F1 drivers' contracts usually have clauses in them forbidding them from doing 'dangerous sports', such as skiing or scuba diving, although not every driver's contract is the same.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Whisenant had frequently posted about his adventures across the Sierra Nevada, not only rock climbing but also skiing, biking and camping across the mountains, according to his Instagram page.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Sonny died in a skiing accident in 1998.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

We have epic snowball fights, Mama and I go cross-country skiing, and Mustafa makes tons of money shoveling driveways.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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