skating

noun

skat·ing | \ ˈskā-tiŋ

Definition of skating

: 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

The party even gets the final stamp of approval from an elated Kris who thought her daughter and son-in-law did an amazing job, even without a custom ice skating rink. — Morgan Baila, refinery29.com, "Keeping Up With The Kardashians," 6 June 2019 The conceptual plans also call for revitalizing Bayshore's public square with a winter ice skating rink and a summer fire pit. — Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Plan to provide $37 million in local funds to help redevelop Bayshore wins first public approvals," 4 June 2019 This particular party was pink-themed everything and hosted at a roller skating rink. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "The Kardashians Match in Pink Outfits at the Over-the-Top Launch of Kylie's Skincare Line," 22 May 2019 An arcade or even a roller skating rink (so retro!) is a much more fun indoor activity than sulking. — Gena Kaufman, Glamour, "21 Rainy-Day Date Ideas That Aren't Another Movie," 30 Mar. 2019 In 1980, Giorgio Armani shut down the skating rink at Rockefeller Center for a fashion show. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, "How Lee Radziwill Become the Ultimate Fashion Muse," 19 Feb. 2019 The leads fall in love every time, whether over baking, on a book tour, ice-skating, tree lighting, protecting old traditions and old homes or while on safari. — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, "Why Can't I Stop Watching Hallmark Christmas Movies?," 21 Dec. 2018 There is ice skating, snowshoeing, boutique shopping, and pampering spas. — Discover Magazine, "The Great Snow of Beaver Creek," 3 Oct. 2018 Meanwhile, Nate takes Raina ice skating, even though Raina has a meeting with Ivanka Trump (what is this plot). — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, "Every Single Episode of Gossip Girl, Ranked," 19 Sep. 2018

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