# skiing

/ˈskiɪŋ/ (US) · /skˈiːɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/skiing
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. the sport

noun · CEFR A2

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis.

For teachers: the sport or recreational activity of gliding over snow on skis. Uncountable in this sense.

- We are going skiing in the mountains during the winter break.
- Skiing has evolved from a practical method of winter transport into a multi-billion dollar global tourism industry.

## 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.

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