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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The Northbrook-On-Ice skating show celebrated its 55th edition May 9 to 11, giving the skaters, some of whom included families with members of multiple generations performing, a way to celebrate Mother’s Day on skates, and with plenty of sequins. Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025 Fine has shared photos on Instagram of himself taking his daughters surfing and ice skating. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 14 May 2025 After playing for a year, Sydney Lust has not only developed her skating skills but also learned valuable life lessons. Bella Giaquinto, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025 Building an ice rink is complicated with pumping and freezing the water and maintaining for the whole skating season and the timeworn Wollman needs a rebuild since the work Trump did 40 years ago. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 May 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 24 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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