You use ski to refer to things that are concerned with skiing.
...the Swiss ski resort of Klosters.
...a private ski instructor.
...artificial ski slopes.
4. See also water-ski
ski in British English
(skiː)
nounWord forms: pluralskis or ski
1.
a.
one of a pair of wood, metal, or plastic runners that are used for gliding over snow. Skis are commonly attached to shoes for sport, but may also be used as landing gear for aircraft, etc
b.
(as modifier)
a ski boot
2.
a water-ski
verbWord forms: skis, skiing, skied or ski'd
3. (intransitive)
to travel on skis
Derived forms
skiable (ˈskiable)
adjective
skier (ˈskier)
noun
skiing (ˈskiing)
noun
Word origin
C19: from Norwegian, from Old Norse skith snowshoes; related to Old English scīd piece of split wood
SKI in British English
(skiː)
verb
(intransitive) informal
to spend money extravagantly in one's old age
Derived forms
SKIer
noun
SKIing
noun
Word origin
C21: acronym for s(pending the) k(id's) i(nheritance)
ski in American English
(ski; British; also ʃi)
nounWord forms: pluralskis
1.
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
2.
water ski
verb intransitiveWord forms: skied (skid) or ˈskiing
3.
to travel on skis by gliding over the snow
4.
to engage in the sport of gliding down snow-covered inclines on skis
5.
water-ski
verb transitive
6.
to travel over on skis
Word origin
Norw < ON skith, snowshoe, strip of wood, akin to OE scid, OHG scit, thin piece of wood, shingle < IE base *skei- > sheath
Examples of 'ski' in a sentence
ski
Vintage skis and climbing gear adorn the walls.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The company also offers a ski attachment to replace a front wheel.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The first thing you must understand is the ski boot.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Many resorts are already offering powder skiing and deep snow bases.
The Sun (2008)
Enough to scupper our mortgage and go skiing for a long time.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But the future of skiing in many resorts hangs in the balance.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
And always look for deals on ski equipment and lift passes.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This is rather like a skiing holiday without the skiing.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
You can play tennis and ski and scuba dive.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They had ski gear specially adapted for their injuries.
The Sun (2009)
He is a golfer and also skis.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Specialist holidays such as skiing are holding up.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The apartment has a balcony and fitted kitchen and is close to the ski lifts and village centre.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Why not become a ski instructor?
The Sun (2013)
They used ski poles to search for her, and found the back of her leg.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We would study for three hours, then ride motorbikes or ski the rest of the time.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
She is able to ride, ski and dance.
The Sun (2008)
They help you feel stronger, so you can stay out skiing longer.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Ski resorts across Europe are smiling with relief as the weather has turned colder and more unsettled.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
ski
British English: ski /skiː/ NOUN
Skis are long, flat, narrow pieces of wood, metal, or plastic that are fastened to boots so that you can move easily over snow.
...a pair of skis.
American English: ski
Arabic: مُزَحْلِق
Brazilian Portuguese: esquí
Chinese: 滑雪橇
Croatian: skije
Czech: lyže
Danish: ski
Dutch: ski
European Spanish: esquí
Finnish: suksi
French: ski
German: Ski
Greek: σκι
Italian: sci
Japanese: スキー
Korean: 스키
Norwegian: ski
Polish: narta
European Portuguese: esqui
Romanian: schi
Russian: лыжи
Latin American Spanish: esquí
Swedish: skida
Thai: แคร่เลื่อนยาวติดกับรองเท้าใช้เล่นหิมะ
Turkish: kayak
Ukrainian: лижі
Vietnamese: ván trượt tuyết
British English: ski /skiː/ VERB
When people ski, they move over snow on skis.
They love to ski.
American English: ski
Arabic: يَتَزَحْلَقُ عَلَى الثَّلْجِ
Brazilian Portuguese: esquiar
Chinese: 滑雪
Croatian: skijati
Czech: lyžovat
Danish: stå på ski
Dutch: skiën
European Spanish: esquiar
Finnish: hiihtää
French: skier
German: skifahren
Greek: κάνω σκι
Italian: sciare
Japanese: スキーをする
Korean: 스키를 타다
Norwegian: gå på ski
Polish: jeździć na nartach
European Portuguese: esquiar
Romanian: a schia
Russian: кататься на лыжах
Latin American Spanish: esquiar
Swedish: åka skidor
Thai: เคลื่อนไปบนสกี
Turkish: kaymak
Ukrainian: кататися на лижах
Vietnamese: trượt tuyết
British English: ski ADJECTIVE
You use ski to refer to things that are concerned with skiing.
...the ski resort on the other side of the mountain.
American English: ski
Brazilian Portuguese: de esqui
Chinese: 滑雪用的
European Spanish: de ski
French: de ski
German: Ski-
Italian: sciistico
Japanese: スキーの
Korean: 스키의
European Portuguese: de esqui
Latin American Spanish: de ski
All related terms of 'ski'
Jet Ski
A jet ski is a small machine like a motorcycle that is powered by a jet engine and can travel on the surface of water.
ski run
a trail , slope , or course for skiing
ski tow
a device for pulling skiers uphill , usually a motor-driven rope grasped by the skiers while riding on their skis
ski wax
a substance put on the base of a ski to increase the freezing point of water on the base of the ski
apres-ski
Apres-ski is evening entertainment and social activities in places where people go skiing.
mini-ski
a ski that is shorter than standard size , esp used by learners
ski boot
a boot used to attach a ski to someone's foot
ski bunny
a woman who greatly enjoys skiing
ski gear
The gear involved in a particular activity is the equipment or special clothing that you use.
ski jump
A ski jump is a specially-built steep slope covered in snow whose lower end curves upwards . People ski down it and go into the air at the end.
ski lift
A ski lift is a machine for taking people to the top of a slope so that they can ski down it. It consists of a series of seats hanging down from a moving wire .
ski mask
a knitted article of apparel that covers the head and has openings for the eyes and mouth, worn as by skiers for protection in cold weather
ski pants
trousers usually of stretch material and kept taut by a strap under the foot, worn for skiing or as a fashion garment
ski pass
a ticket or pass authorizing the holder to ski in a certain place, resort , etc
ski pole
either of a pair of light poles with a sharp metal tip surmounted by a projecting ring: used by skiers to gain speed and as a help in climbing and keeping their balance
ski-rack
a piece of equipment for the roof a car , which holds skis
ski slope
A ski slope is a sloping surface which you can ski down, either on a snow-covered mountain or on a specially made structure .
ski stick
a stick , usually with a metal point and a disc to prevent it from sinking into the snow , used by skiers to gain momentum and maintain balance
ski-suit
a warm padded suit covering the whole body, used when skiing
ski-wear
clothes that are intended for skiing
water-ski
If you water-ski , you stand on skis in the water while being pulled along by a boat .
ski binding
a device on a ski used to attach it to a ski boot
ski chalet
A chalet is a small wooden house, especially in a mountain area or a holiday camp .
ski-jumping
the sport or activity of (skiers) jumping from a high ramp overhanging a slope
ski resort
a town that is popular for skiing
ski touring
long-distance hiking on skis over open, mountainous country; noncompetitive cross-country skiing
ski trousers
warm padded trousers used for skiing
ski instructor
someone who teaches or instructs people how to ski
dry-ski slope
A dry ski slope is a slope made of an artificial substance on which you can practise skiing.
ski-mountaineering
a combination of the sports of skiing and mountaineering , for example by climbing up a mountain then skiing down it
skiing trip
A trip is a journey that you make to a particular place.
short ski method
a way of learning to ski , using short skis
skijumper
a high ramp overhanging a slope from which skiers compete to make the longest jump
skiing instructor
someone who teaches or instructs people how to ski
dry slope
an artificial ski slope used for tuition and practice