skis

word · lemma: ski

Definition

Long, flat pieces of equipment worn on your feet to slide over snow, usually used in the sport of skiing.

Usage & Nuances

Always plural in English when referring to a pair. Used with the verb 'wear' ('wear skis'), not 'use' for the equipment. Collocation: 'a pair of skis'. Refers to equipment, not the sport ('skiing').

Example Sentences

She can put on her skis by herself.

basic

His skis are very fast on the snow.

basic

I bought new skis for my trip.

basic

I lost one of my skis on the mountain, so I had to walk down.

natural

Those skis aren’t mine—they must belong to someone else.

natural

After the lesson, we carried our skis back to the lodge.

natural