Cool MateSkiing
UK /["/ˈskiːɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈskiːɪŋ/"]/
Definition
the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis
In simple words: The activity of moving down snow-covered mountains on skis.
Examples
- He also enjoys skiing and mountain biking.
- to **go skiing**
- downhill skiing
- a skiing holiday/vacation/trip
- a skiing instructor/lesson
- a skiing accident
- Skiing in the Alps is very tough as it is very cold.
- He taught us how to improve our skiing technique.
- their first ever medal in an alpine skiing event
- The United States has plenty of good skiing.
Usage notes
Use 'skiing' for recreational activities on snow. It's appropriate in conversations about winter sports but may not suit business or formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
skiing + object (e.g., skiing the slopes)
Memory hint
Think of 'ski' as sliding swiftly down a mountain, like 'sky' but with snow and speed.
Collocations
- alpine
- downhill
- backcountry
- go
- have
- accident
- holiday
- trip
Synonyms
- snow sports
- alpine skiing
- cross-country skiing
- skiing sports
- winter sports
Antonyms
- snowboarding
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'skiing' with 'boarding' (snowboarding)
- Mispronouncing the 'ski' sound in 'skiing'
- Using 'ski' as a verb instead of 'skiing' in certain contexts