skating

noun

skat·​ing ˈskā-tiŋ How to pronounce skating (audio)
: 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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My friend Sorelle, who grew up in Chicago and still lives there, remembers playing jump rope, roller skating and, on rainy days, making puppets out of clothes pins. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025 In that first Extreme Games, athletes competed in 27 events across nine sport categories: bungy jumping, eco-challenge, in-line skating, skateboarding, skysurfing, sport climbing, street luge, biking and water sports. Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Here's what to expect at the Malibu Barbie Cafe: Roller skating: Glide around a retro roller rink, complete with disco balls and neon lights. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 But he’s got good instincts on the puck and some untapped upside because of his skill, skating and shot. Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 27 June 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 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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