skiing
UK: ˈskiːɪŋ | US: ˈskiːɪŋ
n. the act or sport of gliding on skis
vi. the present participle or gerund of "ski" (to travel on skis)
The word "ski" originates from Old Norse "skíð," meaning "a split piece of wood" or "snowshoe." It entered English via Norwegian in the mid-19th century, referring to the wooden runners used for snow travel. The suffix "-ing" is a productive English morpheme forming nouns (gerunds) or present participles, indicating the action or sport associated with skis. The term reflects the Scandinavian influence on winter sports terminology.
Skiing is a popular winter sport in mountainous regions.
She enjoys skiing down the steep slopes at the resort.
They spent their vacation skiing in the Alps.
Professional skiing requires balance and agility.
The children are learning skiing at the local snow park.