skijoring

American

[skee-jawr-ing, -johr-, skee-jawr-, -johr-] / skiˈdʒɔr ɪŋ, -ˈdʒoʊr-, ˈski dʒɔr-, -dʒoʊr- /

noun

a sport in which a skier is pulled over snow or ice, generally by a horse.

skijoring British

/ skiːˈdʒɔːrɪŋ /

noun

a sport in which a skier is pulled over snow or ice, usually by a horse

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Other Word Forms

skijorer

noun

Etymology

Origin of skijoring

1905–10, < Norwegian skikjøring, equivalent to ski ski + kyøring driving

Example Sentences

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Skijoring offers a fun and engaging way to enjoy winter sports with your dog.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Skijoring instructors recommend Nordic ski lessons before trying this niche sport, and several hours practice skiing over varying terrain on cross-country skis.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Skijoring derives from the Norwegian word “skikjøring,” meaning “ski driving,” and it is believed to have originated in Scandinavia in the 1850s as a form of winter transportation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2018

Skijoring teams consist of a skier, a rider and a horse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2018

Skijoring, snowshoeing, tobogganing, and skating may also be enjoyed.

From Rocky Mountain [Colorado] National Park by United States. Dept. of the Interior

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