Skiing Definition & Meaning

American

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skiing American [skee-ing] / ˈski ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or sport of gliding on skis.

Etymology

Origin of skiing

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

Example Sentences

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He is, however, reported to own an estimated 20 properties around the world, many of which are located in top skiing locales, including Aspen, Vermont, and Norway.

From MarketWatch

The venues in Livigno must produce large quantities of artificial snow to create the halfpipes and jumps needed for snowboarding and freestyle skiing events.

From BBC

Hiking or skiing together - activities the pair enjoy - were no longer possible, the crown prince added.

From BBC

In the second run, Shiffrin was only fifth fastest but even without finding fluency was able to pad her lead on deteriorating snow after Rast, skiing second last, made mistakes.

From Barron's

The issue relates to the site in Livigno in the Italian Alps which will host snowboard and freestyle skiing events.

From Barron's

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