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skiing race

skiing race

2.7
A competition where people ski down a slope to be fastest
  • noun
  • /ˈskiːɪŋ reɪs/
  • UK
translation icon : competencia de esquí
  • She trained rigorously for the upcoming skiing race that would take place in the Alps.

Examples

  • She trained all winter to compete in the annual skiing race at the resort.

  • Winning the skiing race required not just speed but also excellent technique on the steep slopes.

  • The skiing race was postponed due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility.

  • The skiing race was thrilling!

  • I watched a skiing race on TV last night.

  • The annual skiing race drew competitors from around the world to showcase their skills on the snowy slopes.

  • He finished in first place in the local skiing race, earning a trophy for his impressive speed.

Synonyms

race
vsskiing race
∞ 1.0

A contest to see who is fastest or finishes first

is the snow-specific contest usually held on slopes or across terrain
slalom
vsskiing race
14 7.0

A downhill race where skiers go between poles in a zigzag

is the general snow competition that may not use tight turning between poles
downhill
vsskiing race
  • Specialized
11 3.6

A fast ski race where competitors go down a slope

covers general competitions on snow not limited to speed-focused runs
ski race
vsskiing race
  • UK
1 2.4

A competition where people ski on snow to be first

is the broader competitive event including team formats and varied snow terrain

How Fast

downhill
  • Specialized
11 3.6
skiing race
  • UK
2.7
slalom
14 7.0

Surface Forms

skiing race singular
skiing races plural

Morphology

skiing + race

The meaning 'a competitive event on skis' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'skiing' (the activity of skiing) with 'race' (a contest to finish first). This regular noun+noun composition follows common compounding patterns and is cross-linguistically obvious, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand the MWE.

Etymology

Skiing race joins skiing, moving on long boards on snow, and race, meaning trying to be fastest. This makes a picture of people on skis racing down snowy hills, so the term means 'a competitive event on skis'.