ski run

noun

: a slope or trail suitable for skiing

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Philanthropic dollars would go toward those projects, Nederland said, suggesting that ski runs could be named after donors. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026 The famous ski run ends at the Montenvers Railway, which has carried skiers and sightseers from the end of the glacier back to the village of Chamonix since 1909. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 But the room is warmed considerably by servers who are happy to tell you about their favorite local hiking trail or ski run. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 The 160-acre spread is sited within the Wolf Creek Ranch resort community and sports 360-degree views of the Wasatch and Uinta mountain ranges, along with private ski runs and trails on the grounds. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ski run

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ski run was in 1924

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“Ski run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20run. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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