skating

noun

skat·​ing ˈskā-tiŋ How to pronounce skating (audio)
: the act, art, or sport of gliding on skates

Examples of skating in a Sentence

No skating is allowed in the parking lot. We used to go skating on the pond every winter.
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The ranch also lies directly on the path of one of the largest mule deer and antelope migrations in the Lower 48, drawing hunters each year, and when snow covers the valley, the focus shifts to winter activities—snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and even ice skating on the pond. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025 There is live music, DJs and movies under the stars in the summer and skating rinks in the holiday season, but everyday, shops like Anthropologie and H&M, or restaurants such as Brio Italian Grille and Yard House offer visitors a bite and top-quality shopping options. Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 This year’s event includes an open roller rink for free skating and BMX clinics led by Olympian Perris Benega. Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025 In winter, the area is also a mid-Atlantic hub for easily accessible skiing, plus other activities like tubing and ice-skating. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skating

Word History

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skating was in 1723

Cite this Entry

“Skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skating. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

noun
skat·​ing
ˈskāt-iŋ
: the act, art, or sport of gliding on skates

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