speed skating

noun

: the sport of racing on skates
speed skater noun

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As a certified mental performance consultant for the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia, Gnacinski combines the two studies to prepare Australia's snowboard, speed skating, and alpine skiing athletes for the Olympics. Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026 From February 6-22, movie theater coverage will include figure skating, skiing, snowboarding, hockey, speed skating and more. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026 Freestyle skiing, with 15, is the discipline with the most events, followed by speed skating with 14. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026 The first medal events are Saturday in alpine skiing, speed skating, ski jumping and snowboarding. Alex Connor, USA Today, 6 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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