skating

noun

skat·​ing ˈskā-tiŋ How to pronounce skating (audio)
Synonyms of skatingnext
: 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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Live performances, fashion shows, skating areas, sports activities, vendors, and family programming spread across the festival grounds, while community groups and local businesses fill the space throughout the day. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026 On Tuesday and Wednesday, he was encouragingly spotted on the ice at the Flyers’ training facility, skating and shooting pucks. Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 14 May 2026 Ventura frequently praises Fine’s parenting on social media, sharing peeks into his girl-dad duties — which include everything from princess dress-up sessions and Spice Girls dance parties to skating lessons and tropical family vacations, per her Instagram. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 His skating and playmaking put him above other defenseman prospects. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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