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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His skating and size separate him from others at the AHL level. Harman Dayal, New York Times, 22 May 2025 White-shirts, women interested in being a part of roller derby, are not a part of regular Rock Town team practices but are invited to work on skating skills on the ends of the rink during those sessions, with the possibility of being added to a team when ready. Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025 An intimate, poetic portrait of the ritual of roller skating and how roller rinks in Louisville, Kentucky, emerged as magical sanctuaries for Black culture. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025 The rink on Holbrook Road was once a lively hub for community events, hosting birthday parties, family reunions, park district gatherings, church skating nights, youth and adult skating clubs and Gospel skating on Thursdays, according to the newsletter. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 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 2 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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