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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Programs include hockey, figure skating, public skating, lessons, birthday parties and other activities. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 The last show that took our breath away was Sol, the ice skating spectacular. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 1 Sep. 2025 Weaving in and out of Lucius’ story are black-and-white images of the hotel in the past, from construction to children ice skating outside, to the glamour of a crowded dining room. Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025 His skating was a concern, but those other aspects were major positives. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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