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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Six of the victims of the January plane crash between an American Airlines flight and Army helicopter in Washington were from the Boston skating community: two young skaters, their mothers, and two coaches. Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Mar. 2025 That was evident in training camp, but the Penguins are convinced that his hockey sense and bulk will make up for any skating issues. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Outside of the Olympics, there is no bigger competition in skating than the World Figure Skating Championships held the year before the Games. Nick Zaccardi, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025 He's got a dangerous midrange shot, individual skill/hands and good overall skating. Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 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

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“Skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skating. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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