speed skating

noun

: the sport of racing on skates
speed skater noun

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Jordan Stolz is speed skating’s rising star. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 14 Feb. 2026 This is the shortest event on the speed skating program, with athletes taking just 1-¼ laps around the track. Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026 Her parents signed her up for speed skating at the Petit Center in Milwaukee. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026 Ohno, 43, who competed in three Winter Olympics between 2002 and 2010, said nutrition became increasingly critical as his speed skating career progressed. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speed skating

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of speed skating was in 1885

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“Speed skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speed%20skating. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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