waterskiing

[waw-ter-skee-ing, wot-er-]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of waterskiing¹

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