ice dancing

noun

: a sport in which ice-skating pairs perform to music routines similar to ballroom dances

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Among them were Sean Kay and Angela Yang, an ice dancing pair from Delaware that had been undefeated in the juvenile division this year. Julie Bosman, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025 In the world of ice dancing, nothing is off limits. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025 Charlie White Davis' ice dancing partner kicked off his season 18 strong, scoring straight 9s and, from that point on, never dipping below a rare 7. Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 As Takuya becomes more skilled, Arakawa encourages Sakura and Takuya to team up and compete as a pair in ice dancing competitions. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for ice dancing 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ice dancing was in 1878

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“Ice dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20dancing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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