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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The big knock on Karmanov — as is the case for pretty much any big fella — is his skating. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 The Anaheim Ducks, at least, had a lot of pace and tempo to help make up for what Carlson’s skating lacks at this point in his career. Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Some cousins took him and his older brother ice skating for the first time, providing the first step on the path to a professional career. Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 Without question, Karmanov will need to work on his skating, shooting, and puck-handling to continue advancing. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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