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.
Recent Examples on the Web During wintertime, when the lake freezes, outdoor activities like ice skating and ice fishing occupy guests. Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024 For athletes whose sports require major flexibility—such as dancing, gymnastics, and ice skating—regular stretching over months and years can elongate muscles and greatly increase range of motion. Emma Yasinski, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024 With trails for classic, skating and snowshoeing, its very elaborate system spans a staggering 52 miles. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Pro tip: Ice skating is nothing like rolling skating. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024 In addition to the running track, the Pettit is home to ice skating, hockey and speedskating facilities. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2024 Other pieces in the store express the direct challenge to authority prevalent in the counterculture of the local punk rock bands, skating and graffiti scenes that Herrera and Cambra grew up with. Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2024 Event classics like ice skating and zip lining return, while organizers have added a karaoke competition and medieval village. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 3 Feb. 2024 Hocker Grove Park had spots for roller skating, dancing, watching professional boxing matches and playing basketball. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skating was in 1723

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Cite this Entry

“Skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skating. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

skating

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