water ski

[ waw-ter skee, wot-er ]

noun

, plural wa·ter skis or, sometimes, wa·ter ski.

1. a short, broad ski designed to plane over water.

water-ski

noun

1. a type of ski used for planing or gliding over water

verb

1. intr to ride over water on a water-ski or water-skis while holding a rope towed by a speedboat

Derived Forms

• ˈwater-ˌskiing, noun
• ˈwater-ˌskier, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of water ski¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

In order to water ski, I would wait on the dock for hours for my drunk uncle to show up and drive the boat.

From Salon

A basketball junkie who also loves to play piano, cycle, water ski and swim, VanDerveer still relishes every aspect of her job, from the practices and preparation to the film study, recruiting and play-calling.

From Seattle Times

Scott Hauser’s wife likes to water ski with friends on Brownlee over the summer.

From Los Angeles Times

Seattle Parks & Recreation is warning the public to not swim or water ski in the lake.

From Seattle Times

Paddle, sail, swim, water ski, row, wakeboard, scuba dive, whitewater kayak, windsurf, kiteboard.

From Seattle Times