Skiing: meaning, definitions and examples

⛷️
Add to dictionary

skiing

 

[ ˈskiːɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

winter sport

Skiing is a popular winter sport that involves sliding down snow-covered slopes on long, narrow pieces of wood or plastic called skis. It is a recreational activity enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.

Synonyms

cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding

Examples of usage

  • I love skiing in the mountains.
  • She learned how to ski when she was just a child.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Skiing can also refer to the action of moving over snow on skis. It involves using poles to help with balance and propulsion.

Synonyms

cruising, gliding, sliding

Examples of usage

  • He was skiing down the hill at high speed.
  • They were skiing through the forest enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Translations

Translations of the word "skiing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esqui

🇮🇳 स्कीइंग (Skeeing)

🇩🇪 Skifahren

🇮🇩 ski

🇺🇦 лижний спорт

🇵🇱 narciarstwo

🇯🇵 スキー (Sukī)

🇫🇷 ski

🇪🇸 esquí

🇹🇷 kayak

🇰🇷 스키 (seuki)

🇸🇦 التزلج (at-tazalluj)

🇨🇿 lyžování

🇸🇰 lyžovanie

🇨🇳 滑雪 (Huáxuě)

🇸🇮 smučanje

🇮🇸 skíði

🇰🇿 шаңғы тебу

🇬🇪 თხილამურები (tkhilamurebi)

🇦🇿 xizək sürmə

🇲🇽 esquí

Etymology

The word 'skiing' is derived from the Old Norse word 'skio', meaning a split piece of wood. Skiing has a long history, with evidence of its existence dating back over 4,000 years. It originated as a means of transportation in snowy regions and evolved into a popular recreational activity.

See also: ski.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,428, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.