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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Ice skating and hockey are about to become a lot more accessible on the North Shore of Milwaukee. Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024 Some attractions, like ice skating, the ice bar Aurora Ice and photos with Santa, cost extra for general admission guests. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024 The 17th season of outdoor skating, which opened this week, runs through Jan. 20 at the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 Sleigh rides, ice skating, Christmas lights as far as the eye can see – there's a lot for travelers to love about the holiday season, and Christmas markets are the one-stop shop for all the winter wonders. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skating. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

skating

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