skiing
word
/ˈskiɪŋ/
SKEE-ing
/skˈiːɪŋ/
SKEE-ing
Definition
A sport or activity where people move over snow using skis attached to their feet.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a noun. Common collocations: 'go skiing', 'enjoy skiing', 'downhill skiing', 'cross-country skiing'. Not to be confused with 'skating' (which is on ice or pavement). Often used in holiday and travel contexts.
Spanish: esquíPortuguese (BR): esquiPortuguese (PT): esquiChinese (Simplified): 滑雪Chinese (Traditional): 滑雪Hindi: स्कीइंगArabic: التزلجBengali: স্কিইংRussian: катание на лыжахJapanese: スキーVietnamese: trượt tuyếtKorean: 스키Turkish: kayakUrdu: سکی کرناIndonesian: ski - bermain ski
Example Sentences
My friends go skiing every winter break in Switzerland.
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I love skiing in the mountains.
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Skiing is a popular winter sport.
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We tried skiing for the first time last year.
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I'm not great at skiing, but I still have fun falling down all the time.
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Have you ever tried night skiing? It's amazing under the stars!
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