Definition

A person who skis down hills or slopes, especially in competitive skiing.

Example

The downhiller raced down the mountain at incredible speed.

Conversation

Did you see that downhiller race last weekend?

Yes! Those skiers are incredibly fast and skilled.

I wish I could ski like a professional downhiller one day.

With some practice, you might just become one!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Downhiller → It is formed from "down" (from Old English "dūn", meaning downward or lower) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "downhiller" refers to a person who goes downhill, typically in the context of skiing or biking.

Memory Tip

Think of someone going 'down' ('dūn') a slope — the '-er' just means a person. A downhiller is someone who travels downhill.

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