water ski

noun

: a ski used in planing over water while being towed by a speedboat
water-ski
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌskē How to pronounce water ski (audio) ˈwä- How to pronounce water ski (audio)
intransitive verb

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Shallow groundwater stores supported fruit orchards, alfalfa fields, livestock ranches and, at one point, a water park and dozens of manmade lakes where people could fish, sail and water ski. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The special Burberry Check can be seen on beach club doors, the backs of terrace sunbeds, inside the hotel's 1920s elevator, and even on lollipops and water skis, which are available for hotel guests to use. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026 Kent Water Sports owns the Ho Sports brand, which makes water ski boots. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 However, for a few hours of adrenaline-pumping fun, grab some water skis or a tube from Lake Anna Outfitters to pull behind a boat at thrilling speeds. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water ski

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water ski was in 1927

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“Water ski.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20ski. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

water-ski

1 of 2 verb
-ˌskē
: to ski on water while being towed by a speedboat
water-skier noun

water ski

2 of 2 noun
: a ski used in water-skiing
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