skating

1 of 2

noun

skat·​ing ˈskā-tiŋ 

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

skating

2 of 2

present participle of skate entry 3

Examples of skating in a Sentence

Noun

No skating is allowed in the parking lot.

We used to go skating on the pond every winter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Park Place has been a popular shopping outlet in the metro for nearly two decades, with a green space/outdoor ice skating rink, Outta the Blue coffee shop, Plate Italiano Moderno and many other tenants. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Zagorodnikova was impressed Korchinski wanted to get into the weeds about his skating. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Tinder launched events in 2026 around in-person experiences including ceramics, skating, trivia and a wellness event featuring coffee and cold plunging. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Tinder launched Events in 2026 around in-person experiences including ceramics, skating, trivia and a wellness event featuring coffee and cold plunging. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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