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skier

American  
[skee-er] / ˈski ər /

noun

  • skiers
    plural
  1. a person who skis.


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Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of skier

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

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“Why do we need a nine gigawatt data center in one of the driest states in the nation that’s in a severe drought,” Caroline Gleich, an environmentalist and professional skier, asked.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

Longet met Olympian skier Sabich in Bear Valley at a celebrity skiing exhibition in 1972.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2026

Vail’s portfolio of North American mountain resorts saw a 14.9% drop in total skier visits season-to-date, the company said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

The 21-year-old Scot finished second on Saturday, behind home skier Sarah Hofflin, in the final slopestyle event of the 2025-26 season in Silvaplana, Switzerland.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2026

A skier who was looking at headlines on the newspapers on the rack near the door overheard the conversation between Matt and Mr. Minch.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

A daily report warned that although the fresh powder looked inviting, hazards like rocks and bushes lurked beneath so skiers should ride with caution.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2026

The skiers who hit the slopes “were really happy with it.”

From Slate Apr. 11, 2026

These skiers are doing so in their private bar areas.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 28, 2026

At a time when Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is talking tough on immigration, upscale Niseko has never been more popular with seasonal workers, investors and skiers from across the globe.

From Barron's Mar. 20, 2026

They would still live upstairs, snug in their nests behind the baseboards, growing fat on crumbs from all the food skiers smuggled into their rooms to avoid the dining-room prices.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

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