ski

[ skee ]

noun

, plural skis or, sometimes, ski.

1. one of a pair of long, slender runners made of wood, plastic, or metal used in gliding over snow.
2. water ski.

verb (used without object)

, skied, ski·ing.

1. to travel on skis, as for sport.

verb (used with object)

, skied, ski·ing.

1. to use skis on; travel on skis over:

   to ski the slopes of Switzerland.

ski

/ skiː /

noun

1. 1. one of a pair of wood, metal, or plastic runners that are used for gliding over snow. Skis are commonly attached to shoes for sport, but may also be used as landing gear for aircraft, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      a ski boot

2. a water-ski

verb

1. intr to travel on skis

Derived Forms

• ˈskiing, noun
• ˈskier, noun
• ˈskiable, adjective

Other Words From

• skia·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ski¹

First recorded in 1745–55; from Norwegian; Old Norse skīth; cognate with Old English scīd “strip of wood,” German Scheit “thin board”

Word History and Origins

Origin of ski¹

C19: from Norwegian, from Old Norse skith snowshoes; related to Old English scīd piece of split wood

Example Sentences

The November snow bodes well for the early ski season.

From Los Angeles Times

But two balls later, he skied a hook shot, only for Pooran to shell the catch as he ran back from behind the stumps.

From BBC

"Getting back to skiing without pain has been an incredible journey," said Vonn who may look to target a place on the US team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

From BBC

Amid explosions and darkened skies, the crew at Mountain High ski resort jumped into action, firing up a hundred snow cannons to douse the flames with water.

From Los Angeles Times

Also “associated” with bone fractures is playing the game of football, as well as hockey, basketball, gymnastics, skiing, mountain climbing and many other sports.

From Salon