skating

noun

skat·​ing ˈskā-tiŋ 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

But his path to becoming the head coach of the Wild’s AHL affiliate in Iowa last month was also sparked by his relationship with Iowa general manager Matt Hendricks, an old summer skating partner during their playing days. — Joe Smith, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Each video posted by ADOR today is accompanied by an instrumental and footage of the members engaged in various activities, among them roller skating, hanging in the park, sewing, and standing together looking shy. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

After the community skating, there will be an official opening ceremony, a DJ and skating performances. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

The routine mirrored Liu’s personal journey of leaving competitive skating and returning on her own terms, ultimately securing her the Olympic gold. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing skating

• figure skating
• skating rink
• speed skating

Rhymes for skating

• baiting
• bating
• crating
• dating
• freighting
• gating
• grating
• hating
• mating
• plaiting
• plating
• prating

Kids Definition

skating

noun

skat·​ing

ˈskāt-iŋ

: the act, art, or sport of gliding on skates