Word
skiing
Phoneticsski·ing
US/ˈskiɪŋ/
UK/skˈiːɪŋ/
Definition
n. the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis.
n. the sport or recreational activity of gliding over snow on skis. Uncountable in this sense.
Examples
“We go skiing in the mountains every February.”
“The resort offers several different trails for skiing, ranging from easy slopes for beginners to steep runs for experts.”
“While cross-country skiing requires immense cardiovascular endurance, downhill skiing demands explosive leg strength and precise balance to navigate the gates at high speeds.”
Examples
simple
“We go skiing in the mountains every February.”
contextual
“The resort offers several different trails for skiing, ranging from easy slopes for beginners to steep runs for experts.”
complex
“While cross-country skiing requires immense cardiovascular endurance, downhill skiing demands explosive leg strength and precise balance to navigate the gates at high speeds.”
Pitfall
I am going to skiing this weekend.
I am going skiing this weekend.
With sports ending in -ing, use 'go' + [verb]-ing, not 'go to' + [verb]-ing.
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