Meaning & Definition of word "Skier"

Skier

/ˈskiːər/

1. A person who skis, typically as a sport or recreational activity.
- Example: The skier gracefully navigated down the snowy slope.
2. A person skilled in skiing, often participating in competitive events.
- Example: As a professional skier, she competes in various championships around the world.
3. Someone who enjoys skiing as a leisure activity.
- Example: Every winter, he becomes an avid skier, exploring new resorts.
4. A person who participates in ski racing.
- Example: The skier achieved a personal best time in the downhill race.

●Derived from the word 'ski', originating from Norwegian 'ski' meaning 'sliding', plus the suffix '-er' indicating a person.

backcountry skier:

A skier who ventures into unmarked or off-piste areas.

freestyle skier:

A skier who practices slalom skiing, aerials, and other tricks.

cross-country skier:

A skier who navigates across snow-covered terrain using skis.

ski:

A long, narrow piece of wood or plastic used for gliding on snow.

skiing:

The action of using skis to move over snow.

Meaning: Powder hound

● Example Sentence: He's such a powder hound; he can't get enough of fresh snow.

Meaning: Gaper

● Example Sentence: That gaper didn't even know how to use the lift properly.