Definition

A person who moves over snow on skis, typically for sport or recreation.

Example

The skier gracefully glided down the mountain slope.

Conversation

Have you ever been skiing before?

Yeah, I went last winter and it was a blast!

I really want to try it; I hear being a skier is so much fun.

It definitely is! You should give it a shot next season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skier → The word is formed from "ski" (from Norwegian "ski", meaning a split piece of wood or a plank) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A skier is a person who uses skis to glide over snow.

Memory Tip

Think of someone using a 'plank' ('ski') to glide over snow — that's what a skier does.

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