ice dancing

noun

: a sport in which ice-skating pairs perform to music routines similar to ballroom dances

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After settling for silver and bronze in three world championship appearances, the duo rocketed into ice dancing stardom. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates practice before competing in the ice dancing free skate competition. Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 But no pair skaters or ice dancing couples were permitted to compete at the Beijing qualifier. Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Feb. 2026 Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates are bringing home gold at the team event after competing at the Winter Olympics, but their second-place finish in the ice dancing competition is drawing controversy. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice dancing

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ice dancing was in 1878

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“Ice dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20dancing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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