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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Snowy Adventures And The Bonding Power Of Novelty Snowy landscapes and chilly weather provide the perfect backdrop for unique, playful dates—like snowball fights, ice skating or sledding. Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 There are three ice skating sessions per day (noon-2pm, 3-5pm and 7-9pm). Laura Barrero, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025 The Basin Park Hotel also provides shuttle trips to the Crescent Hotel, where guests can participate in ice skating and hatchet throwing. Dustin Staggs, arkansasonline.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Performance: Twice during the testing duration, our testers spent a minimum of two hours outdoors performing heart-pumping physical activity (such as walking, hiking, carrying gear, or participating in a winter sport like ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, or sledding). Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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