downhiller

[ doun-hil-er ]

noun

1. a skier who competes in downhill races, especially in the downhill.
2. a downhill skier ( cross-country skier ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of downhiller¹

First recorded in 1965–70; downhill + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“If the strongest skiers are going down, it’s got to make you wonder,” leading downhiller Sofia Goggia said.

From Seattle Times

“All those skills that he acquired skiing in Palisades and what he learned there gave him that instinctual ability to be a great downhiller.”

From Washington Times

The letter was written by Austrian downhiller Julian Schütter, an ambassador for the nonprofit organization Protect Our Winters, known as POW.

From Seattle Times

Top American downhiller Breezy Johnson was among the fastest starters but went down and slid off the course halfway through her run.

From Washington Times

“The Streif is a myth, a legend. For an Austrian downhiller the most important race,” said Kriechmayr, who also won two downhills in Italy in December.

From Washington Times