skateboarding
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skateboarding
First recorded in 1960–65; skateboard + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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In the southern city of Malmö, Bryggeriets high school is operated as a nonprofit after an initiative by the local skateboarding association.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
He makes clear that the eventual titans of streetwear were scrappy entrepreneurs who merged graffiti, break dancing, hip-hop, punk rock and skateboarding, all gestures of rebellion they cleverly merchandised.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The SEA Games drew thousands of athletes from across the region to Thailand for competition in events ranging from football and fencing to skateboarding and combat sports.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Brown became Great Britain's first skateboarding world champion at the age of 14 when she won park gold in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates in 2023.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
In front of us was an empty pool that would’ve been awesome for skateboarding.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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