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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During the winter, the fun includes snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 Ice skating is available for $12 for nonmembers and $10 for members, with skate rentals included. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025 In addition to skiing, Livigno is an ideal place for other winter sports, including ski mountaineering, snowshoeing, fat biking, horseback riding, Nordic walking, and ice skating. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025 His skating ability was evident from the moment the Penguins drafted him and has been eye-popping at times during his rookie season. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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 9 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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