Ski

Pronunciation: /ski/

Definitions of ski

noun a long, narrow, flat strip of material attached to the feet and used for gliding over snow

Example Sentences

A1 I want to learn how to ski this winter.

A2 She bought a new pair of skis for her upcoming ski trip.

B1 Skiing is a popular winter sport in many countries.

B2 The ski resort offers a variety of slopes for different skill levels.

C1 He is a professional ski instructor and has competed in many ski races.

C2 The ski season in the Alps usually lasts from November to April.

verb to move over snow on skis

Example Sentences

A1 I ski in the mountains during the winter.

A2 She learned how to ski when she was a child.

B1 We are planning to ski in the Alps next year.

B2 He has skied in many different countries around the world.

C1 Skiing is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

C2 Having skied for many years, she is now an expert on the slopes.

Examples of ski in a Sentence

formal Many people enjoy skiing as a winter sport.

informal Let's hit the slopes and go ski this weekend!

slang I'm gonna shred some gnar on the ski hill today.

figurative Learning a new language is like trying to ski uphill at first.

Grammatical Forms of ski

• past tense: skied
• plural: skis
• comparative: more ski
• superlative: most ski
• present tense: ski
• future tense: will ski
• perfect tense: have skied
• continuous tense: is skiing
• singular: ski
• positive degree: ski
• infinitive: to ski
• gerund: skiing
• participle: skiing

Origin and Evolution of ski

First Known Use: 1767 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'ski' is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'skio', which meant a split piece of wood used for skiing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ski' has evolved to specifically refer to the long, narrow equipment used for gliding over snow, rather than just the wooden pieces themselves.