water ski

[waw-ter skee, wot-er]

noun

plural

water skis ,

plural

water ski .

1. a short, broad ski designed to plane over water.

water-ski

noun

1. a type of ski used for planing or gliding over water

verb

1. (intr) to ride over water on a water-ski or water-skis while holding a rope towed by a speedboat

Other Word Forms

• water-skiing noun
• water-skier noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of water ski¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Two models are available to be delivered nationwide, including the Arc Sport, designed for wake surfing and water skiing; and the Arc One, a luxury cruiser.

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“From archery to water skiing, someone's getting high and doing that activity.”

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Available activities include: swimming, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, boating, sailing, golfing, water skiing, picnicking.

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Locals water skiing, going fishing or just riding around the beautiful bays and fjords.

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I was just writing something the other day about how, when I was younger, I really loved water skiing.

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