off-piste
|off/piste|
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/ɔf piːst/
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/ɒf piːst/
outside marked ski trails
Etymology
'off-piste' originates from French, specifically the word 'piste,' where 'piste' meant 'track or trail.'
'piste' was adopted into English to describe marked ski runs, and 'off-piste' evolved to describe skiing outside these areas.
Initially, it referred to any track or trail, but over time it evolved to specifically mean skiing outside marked trails.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to skiing on unmarked or unpatrolled areas outside a ski resort's boundaries.
He prefers off-piste skiing for the thrill and adventure.
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Adverb 1
in a manner that is outside the marked ski runs.
They decided to ski off-piste despite the warnings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 19:19