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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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 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

skating

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