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 16-year-old skateboard superstar first debuted in the X Games at 12 years old and is known for being one of the first female athletes to incorporate switch skating — riding the board opposite one’s dominant side — into her routines. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 His combination of size, skating ability, skill and defensive prowess is exceedingly rare in the NHL. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 June 2026 It was made for the skating magazine Big Brother, but the tape eventually helped Knoxville score a TV deal. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Chase Reid is a 6-foot-2, right-handed defenseman who has very good offensive tools and skating, and projects as a top-pairing anchor. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 25 June 2026 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 27 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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