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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The Light the Knights Festival turns Truist Field into a winter wonderland, complete with tens of thousands of lights, a walk-through Christmas Village, ice skating and a 10-lane snow tubing hill. Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025 That was followed by New York City, which boasts an endless array of holiday cheer in the form of iconic ice skating rinks, festive holiday markets, renowned performances like the Radio City Rockettes, over-the-top department store window displays, and more. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025 The Visit Buffalo website includes options such as holiday markets, ice skating, historic tours and more. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 Indoor skating is available at Iceland Sports Complex and Alpine Ice Arena. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 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 14 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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