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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Whether Danielson makes the team out of camp or not, his blend of size, skating, smarts and skill gives him the potential to play in the top six and complement Detroit’s top players. Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 July 2025 Although Oakley got its start in motorsports, because it’s based in California, it was embraced early on by athletes playing beach volleyball, surfing and skating. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 Designed by Cincinnati firm Moody Nolan, the two-story structure will feature a gym with a running track, an indoor pool and fitness center and a roller rink included at the request of the city's skating community. Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 Get tickets and experience roller skating, photo props, events at the Malibu Barbie Cafe Tickets are $25 at Bucket Listers. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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