ice dancing

noun

: a sport in which ice-skating pairs perform to music routines similar to ballroom dances

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So, there is really only one must-see event Wednesday, the free skate in ice dancing. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates compete for a medal in ice dancing, with the American pair currently second. Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 There are also team events in ice dancing, pair skating and women's single skating. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 The Opening Ceremony for the Milan Olympics is not until Friday, but for seasonal fans wanting to study up on who’s going for gold, hours of documentary programing in skiing, ice dancing and other sports are now available as streamers try to take a piece of the winter sports action from NBC. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice dancing

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice dancing was in 1878

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“Ice dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20dancing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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