skating
n. uncountable A2 Elementary US //ˈskeɪtɪŋ// UK //skˈeɪtɪŋ// skat·ing
n. the activity or sport of moving on a smooth surface using boots with wheels or metal blades. You can do this on ice or on a hard floor.
n. the action or sport of gliding on a surface using specialized footwear equipped with blades or wheels. Often used as a gerund to describe the physical activity itself.
We go skating at the park every weekend.
The local arena offers public skating sessions every Friday night during the winter months.
While professional skating requires years of rigorous training to master complex jumps and spins, many people enjoy it as a simple form of cardiovascular exercise.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the sport or activity in general; often functions as the subject or object of a sentence.