ski Definition
ski (skē; Brit also s̸hē)
noun pl. skis
- a long, thin, wood, metal, or usually fiberglass, runner that is fastened to a kind of boot (ski boot), used in pairs to glide over snow
- water ski
Etymology: Norw < ON skith, snowshoe, strip of wood, akin to OE scid, OHG scit, thin piece of wood, shingle < IE base *skei- > sheath
intransitive verb skiedskēd, ski′·ing
- to travel on skis by gliding over the snow
- to engage in the sport of gliding down snow-covered inclines on skis
- water-ski
transitive verb
to travel over on skis
ski Usage Examples
Object
- off-piste: If you wish to ski off-piste, we can recommend a suitable ski school class or an accredited local mountain guide.
- resort: After one of the hottest European summers on record, how will ski resorts shape up this winter?
Converse of object
recommend: Roger Kidney, Stag Weekend, Prague, June 2006 We would all highly recommend a ski ( or summer ) holiday in Slovenia.
Adjective modifier
- apres: Our classic ski weekend in Andorra offers you 192 km of slopes, tax-free shopping and all the après ski you can handle.
- cross-country: Another good winter triathlon article Learn to cross-country ski in London!
Modifies a noun
- resort: All stays include 5 nights in the ski resort followed by 2 nights in Beirut.
- chalet: Looking for a ski chalet or a coastal villa?
- slope: Then someone had the idea of a ski slope.
- lift: The nearest ski lift is just 5 minutes away.
- touring: When skiing off piste or ski touring there may be an element of increased risk.
- instructor: Are there any ski instructors or guides out there looking to give private lessons?
Modifying Another Word
- downhill: A: No, it is very easy to pick up the basics much easier than downhill skiing.
- cross-country: There are around 200 downhill and cross-country ski centers in the province.
Noun used with modifier
- apres: The Exposure Bloc has the look of wool combined with a windproof laminate making it ideal for on piste or après ski.
- apres: Difficult runs back into resort but that only adds to the apres ski banter.
- jet: SAS heavy duty high security wheel clamp Secure your boat trailer, jet ski trailer, caravan or vehicle.
- single-day: Such ski resort operators may offer single-day ski trips.
- pre-booking: One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
- upmarket: Some upmarket ski operators have a number of exclusive luxury ski chalets available to lease in most the Slovenian skiing villages.
Particle object:
piste: When skiing off piste or ski touring there may be an element of increased risk.

