skier

[ skee-er ]

noun

1. a person who skis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skier¹

First recorded in 1890–95; ski + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Not all local skiers are jazzed about the plans for the resort.

From Los Angeles Times

He was a runner, skier and long-distance biker when he was younger, and is in relatively good shape today but for a heart condition and “two bad knees and shoulders.”

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McColly monitored the fire’s progress via the resort’s live camera feed — which is intended to provide skiers a look at snow and weather conditions.

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A number of Southern California’s most popular ski resorts are under threat from wildfires that are burning across the mountains that skiers glide down.

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Mountain High has three mountains for skiers and boarders, an ice rink for skaters and Yeti’s Snowplay, which includes tubing and sledding for young ones.

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