water ski

American  

[waw-ter skee, wot-er] / ˈwɔ tər ˌski, ˈwɒt ər /

noun

plural

water skis,

plural

water ski

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

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water-ski British  

noun

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

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• water-skier noun
• water-skiing noun

Etymology

Origin of water ski

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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 • Jan. 18, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2023

In a statement, Liquid Leisure said it reopened its cable water ski and water sports areas on Saturday following clearance from the council.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2022

“We also fish, water ski and kayak out into the middle, and we don’t have to watch out for too many boats.”

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2021

By arching his back, he brought his face above water, and in a moment he was planing along like a water ski.

From The Pirates of Shan by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)