Skating: meaning, definitions and examples

The word here is a repeat, still denoting the general term for various forms of skating.

• She enjoys both ice skating and roller skating
• Skating requires good balance and coordination

Specifically refers to skating on ice, usually on ice rinks. This term is often associated with winter activities and sports like figure skating or ice hockey.

• We went ice skating at the local rink last weekend
• Ice skating is one of her favorite winter activities

Specifically refers to riding a skateboard, an activity generally associated with street culture and often performed in urban environments or skateparks.

• He's really into skateboarding and practices tricks every day
• There’s a new skateboarding park in the downtown area

When referred to as skating in terms of roller skating, it involves using skates with four wheels arranged in pairs. This can be done in rinks or on smooth surfaces.

• They have a lot of fun skating at the roller rink every Saturday night.
• We used to go skating in the neighborhood when we were kids.

Rollerblading specifically refers to skating on inline skates, which are skates with wheels arranged in a single line. This activity is usually done on smooth pavements or in skate parks.

• He spends his afternoons rollerblading at the local park.
• She enjoys rollerblading along the beach promenade.

Use when referring to the sport or activity of moving on skates, typically on ice or a smooth surface.

• She enjoys skating at the local ice rink.
• We went roller skating in the park.

Use when describing a smooth, continuous movement over a surface, often implying ease and grace.

• The figure skater managed to glide effortlessly across the ice.
• The swan seemed to glide across the water.

Use when referring to either the action of sliding or a playground equipment that children move down, often used casually or in specific contexts like presentations.

• She loves to slide down the big slide at the playground.
• The teacher showed the next slide in the presentation.