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Definition of skating

skating

/ˈskeɪ.tɪŋ/
skat · ing
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• noun

1

The activity or sport of gliding across a surface on ice skates, roller skates, or a skateboard.

Example

"Figure skating and speed skating are among the most popular events at the Winter Olympics."

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• Nearby Words

skateboarding
skatepark
skater
skating
sked
skedaddle
skeeball

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'skate', which entered English in the 17th century from the Dutch plural noun 'schaatsen' (meaning stilts or skates), itself borrowed from Old French 'eschace' (stilt).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skating. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skating
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