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

Six people were rescued from where the group encountered an avalanche in the Castle Peak area on their way back from a backcountry skiing adventure.

From Los Angeles Times

His hobbies included cycling, hiking, helicopter skiing, general aviation with a specific interest in sailplanes and ultralights, waste reduction and clean energy and large dogs, according to his website.

From Los Angeles Times

Three guides from the Blackbird Mountain Guides, who were leading the group back from a three-day backcountry skiing expedition, were killed in the avalanche, according to the company.

From BBC

For much of the past century, the prospect of Americans winning Olympic medals in cross-country skiing seemed about as likely as Norway taking over baseball.

From The Wall Street Journal

Skimo is a sprint event consisting of three uphill elements and one downhill in the individual events, which combine skiing and running.

From BBC