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Skis
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Definitions
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Sports · Winter
Common
Represents a pair of skis, used to depict skiing as a sport or winter activity. Often used in contexts related to winter vacations, mountain resorts, and snow sports.
Commonly used during winter months, ski season, or when discussing winter travel plans.
Heading to Aspen this weekend! Can't wait to hit the slopes 🎿
Social media post about vacation plans
Winter vacation planning: ❄️🎿🏔️🧣
Travel planning message
Skiing is viewed as both a recreational activity and competitive sport across many Western countries with snowy climates.
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Travel · Recreation
Common
Symbolizes winter tourism, ski resorts, and snow-related vacations. Used when discussing winter travel destinations or seasonal activities.
Often appears in travel content, winter bucket lists, and social media posts about snow destinations.
Dream winter getaway: Switzerland 🎿🏔️❄️
Travel wishlist on social media
Skiing represents luxury tourism in many regions, while in others it's viewed as a common winter recreational activity.
Cultural Context
Skiing has evolved from a practical mode of transportation to a recreational activity and competitive sport, often associated with affluence in many Western countries.
Skiing carries different cultural significance across regions: essential transportation in Nordic countries, national sport in Alpine nations, and luxury tourism in others.
The emoji depicts traditional alpine skis rather than cross-country skis, reflecting the popularity of downhill skiing in digital communication.
Regional Variations
Switzerland
Used more frequently due to skiing's cultural significance in Swiss identity and tourism.
United States
Commonly associated with winter vacations to Colorado, Utah, Vermont, and other mountainous regions with ski resorts.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Typically used literally to reference skiing activities or winter sports. Often appears in family vacation planning contexts.
Gen_Z: Often used ironically or in winter aesthetic posts. Frequently paired with other winter emojis in TikTok and Instagram content.
Older: Less frequently used, but when employed, typically represents literal skiing activities or winter vacation destinations.
Millennials: Used practically to indicate ski trips, winter vacations, and outdoor activities. Common in travel planning and social media vacation posts.
Common Combinations
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Skiing and snow conditions or winter sports in general
Universal combination representing winter sports activities
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Mountain skiing or alpine ski resorts
Used when referencing ski destinations or mountain vacations
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Winter sports activities including skiing and snowboarding
Used to represent snow sports or winter resort activities