skating

noun

skat·​ing ˈskā-tiŋ How to pronounce skating (audio)
Synonyms of skatingnext
: 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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Free Enjoy the dazzling Imaginarium The Imaginarium features more than 15 million lights and LED displays as well as a circus, an ice skating rink, carnival rides and chances to meet Santa Claus. Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025 The company compared the 100 biggest cities in the country on dozens of factors, including the number of bakeries, ice skating rinks, churches, food banks, three-star hotel rooms, and toy and candy stores. Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 The French city has something for everyone with incredible ice skating and holiday markets in the winter to iconic outdoor cafe seating and vibrant floral displays in the warmer months. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025 The world-famous celebration boasts elaborate displays with 10 million lights throughout the resort's 65 acres, plus activities like ice skating, fire pits, an ice bar and more. Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 13 Dec. 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 19 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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