Skiing

/ˈskiːɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The sport or activity of moving over snow on skis.

Skiing is one of her favorite winter activities.

The action or technique of skiing.

He learned the basics of skiing during his vacation.

A winter sport that involves descending snow-covered hills on skis.

The skiing at the resort was fantastic this year.

verb

The action of gliding over snow on skis.

They spent the winter skiing in the Alps.

The sport of racing or performing maneuvers on skis.

She enjoys skiing competitively on the weekends.

Derived from the Old Norse word 'skid', meaning a stick or splitting tool.

skiing season

The time of year when skiing is popular and conditions are suitable.

skiing trip

A vacation or getaway focused on skiing activities.

backcountry skiing

Skiing in areas that are not maintained or patrolled.

ski

A narrow piece of wood or other material used for gliding on snow.

skier

A person who skis.

Hitting the slopes

Let's hit the slopes this weekend!

Powder day

It's a powder day—perfect for skiing!