skating

noun

skat·​ing ˈskā-tiŋ How to pronounce skating (audio)
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: 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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Not known for elite skating ability, Stone nevertheless got behind the Avalanche, caught the puck and scored. ABC News, 26 May 2026 His skating looks a tick better than in the playoffs, and probably for good reason. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026 The 22-deck mega ship packs in one of the largest kids clubs at sea, plus bumper cars, roller skating, waterslides, a ropes course, and the Cliffhanger—the cruise industry’s first overwater swing ride. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026 Malinski’s brief hesitation resulted in a 3-on-2 rush for Vegas, with the young defenseman skating for his life to take away an angle from Barbashev. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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