plural skis also ski
1
a
: one of a pair of narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic curving upward in front that are used especially for gliding over snow
b
2
: a piece of material that resembles a ski and is used as a runner on a vehicle
skied
ˈskēd 
ˈshēd
; skiing
: to glide on skis in travel or as a sport
: to travel or pass over on skis
skier
noun
Examples of ski in a Sentence
Verb
I have skied that mountain before.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 May 2024
The ski area would open after Christmas, close for lack of snow, reopen when possible, and so on.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
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Noun
Visiting a ski resort during the summer can be an excellent option for families planning a vacation this year.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 May 2024
The ski area would open after Christmas, close for lack of snow, reopen when possible, and so on.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
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“Ski.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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ski
1 of 2 noun
plural skis
: one of a pair of narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic curving upward in front that are used for gliding over snow or water
ski
2 of 2 verb
skied; skiing
: to glide on skis
skier
noun
Etymology
Noun
from Norwegian ski "a ski," from an early Norse word skīth "a stick of wood"
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