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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The image architect, 46, who is known for his work with icons like Zendaya and Céline Dion, partnered with Pepsi Wild Cherry for a new capsule collection that's all about roller skating culture from a day gone by. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 One of the coolest features for winter visitors is The Ribbon, a 1,000-foot-long ice skating trail that winds along the river and leads to an adjacent 5,000-square-foot skating pond. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024 The series will follow Lee’s childhood in New Zealand, growing up the son of a heroin-dealing father and his rise to becoming a skating pro in the late 1980s, often skating barefoot. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024 Wellness event with yoga, hip hop dance cardio and DJed roller skating. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 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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“Skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skating. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

skating

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