Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who skis: A "skier" is an individual who participates in the activity or sport of skiing, which involves moving over snow on skis.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The resort was full of expert skiers.
  • She is a passionate skier who visits the Alps every winter.
  • The injured skier was helped down the mountain by the rescue team.

Advanced Usage

• "Downhill skier": A skier who specializes in alpine skiing, racing down prepared slopes or trails.
  • He trained for years to become an Olympic downhill skier.
• "Cross-country skier": A skier who engages in cross-country skiing, traveling across flat or rolling terrain.
  • The cross-country skier glided silently through the forest.

Variants and Related Words

• Ski (verb): To travel over snow on skis.
  • They love to ski in Colorado.
• Skiing (noun): The activity, sport, or technique of traveling on skis.
  • Skiing is her favorite winter pastime.

Synonyms

• Ski runner: (Less common) A person who skis.
• Slalomist: A skier who competes in slalom races.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Professional skier: A person who skis competitively or as a career.
  • The professional skier endorsed a new brand of equipment.
• Weekend skier: A person who skis primarily for recreation on weekends.
  • The slopes are crowded with weekend skiers.

Noun

1. someone who skis