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 skating double for Garrett is current New York Rangers defenseman Vincent Iorio. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026 Johnson loves swimming, skating and Friday movie-and-steak nights with her family. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026 For a break from the bustle, head to Vingis Park, an expansive green space popular for walking, cycling, and roller-skating, and a frequent venue for concerts, festivals, and open-air events once the weather warms. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026 Subsequent years included twists like a requirement to stop at any roller skating rink along the route and skate 40 laps (still dressed in costume, of course). Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 17 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 23 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

skating

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

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