skating

noun

skat·​ing ˈskā-tiŋ How to pronounce skating (audio)
Synonyms of skatingnext
: 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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Right now, the biggest projects include new bathrooms and restoring the rink's original maple skating floor. — Christopher Derose, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 Cities are recognizing the value of skating and the staying power of skating—hopefully, the positive influences of skating on youth. — Bridget Knowles, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Many are looking forward to the return of Escondido’s hockey and ice skating culture, which melted with the closure of the Escondido Ice Plex in 2020. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 But his path to becoming the head coach of the Wild’s AHL affiliate in Iowa last month was also sparked by his relationship with Iowa general manager Matt Hendricks, an old summer skating partner during their playing days. — Joe Smith, New York Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for skating

Word History

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Aug. 2026.

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skating

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

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