- present participle of skateboard.
skateboarding
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skateboarding
First recorded in 1960–65; skateboard + -ing 1
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My brothers were particularly fond of one wooden ewe mounted on wheels, which gave her the jaunty appearance of a sheep who had recently discovered skateboarding.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Preston Harp found an outlet skateboarding and surfing with friends, and Harp opted to stay close to home, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
“There would be like skateboarding demos, there would be cool stuff going on, but my sister was just with all the grown-ups, and she preferred it,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
While the Olympics have recently added skateboarding, surfing and breakdancing, the Commonwealths - with India having a big say - look set to reintroduce cricket, shooting, archery and hockey.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
A story about skateboarding sounds cool and everything—until you remember it’s Dari.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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