waterskiing

American  

[waw-ter-skee-ing, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌski ɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

1. the sport of planing over water on water skis or a single water ski while grasping a tow rope pulled by a speedboat.

   Waterskiing can be both challenging and fun, but it's important to have good equipment.

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Etymology

Origin of waterskiing

First recorded in 1910–15; waterski ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

But there are exceptions, as waterskiing and rifle see average deals of about $1,400 and $6,000, respectively.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2022

A 200kWh, 800-volt battery pack, and 475 horsepower on tap Better yet, Lee says, the boat will throw a wake behind it, meaning it will be fun to use for wake sports like waterskiing.

From The Verge • Jul. 29, 2021

Kiteboarding promised to combine the best of wakeboarding, waterskiing, surfing, windsurfing, and paragliding; Moore’s school, Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding, attracted hundreds of thrill-seekers willing to strap boards to their feet and kites to their waists.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 13, 2019

For water sports lovers, the seven-mile-long lake allows waterskiing, wakeboarding and other powerboating activities, with many shops renting kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2019

There was a cool lake for tubing, waterskiing, and fishing; a swimming pool; crafts; even archery and BB gun ranges.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter