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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After the crash, U.S. Figure Skating set up a Family Support Fund to aid skating families directly impacted by the tragedy. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025 In recent years, the organization has been most active through its Learn to Skate program, which offers free or low-cost skating lessons predominantly in St. Paul. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025 Liz Ruiz, the owner of Aloha Fun Center, said roller skating has been with her throughout her life. Antara Gangwal, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025 Still, the 6-foot-4 defender’s skating and physicality remain works in progress. Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 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 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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