waterskiing

American  

[waw-ter-skee-ing, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌski ɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

1. the sport of planing over water on water skis or a single water ski while grasping a tow rope pulled by a speedboat.

   Waterskiing can be both challenging and fun, but it's important to have good equipment.

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Etymology

Origin of waterskiing

First recorded in 1910–15; waterski ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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waterskiing

He recalls seeing dozens of children and teens waterskiing during summer.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

In 2017, Khaled documented a waterskiing accident he was involved in that also left him injured.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2023

“I think especially around toys, you get this ‘American dream feeling’ of waterskiing behind the boat every Saturday or being out in the beautiful wilderness,” he says.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2022

A 200kWh, 800-volt battery pack, and 475 horsepower on tap Better yet, Lee says, the boat will throw a wake behind it, meaning it will be fun to use for wake sports like waterskiing.

From The Verge ● Jul. 29, 2021

There was a cool lake for tubing, waterskiing, and fishing; a swimming pool; crafts; even archery and BB gun ranges.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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