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ski

noun · verb

Simple meaning

Narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow.

Pronunciation

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skee
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈski

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. Narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow

  2. One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water.

  3. A trip made by skiing.

verb

  1. intransitive

    To move on skis.

    “We love to ski the Rockies.”

  2. transitive

    To travel over (a slope, etc.) on skis; to travel on skis at (a place), (especially as a sport).

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
General English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow

Used this way, ski is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “We love to ski the Rockies.”verb

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Narrow / pair

ski maskwater ski

Travel

ski slope

Other combinations

ski resortski schoolski liftjet skiski lodge

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