skateboarding

[skeyt-bawr-ding, -bohr-]

noun

1. the sport of riding a skateboard.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skateboarding¹

First recorded in 1960–65; skateboard + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Thankfully, Erivo’s maturity now works since her character is wiser and more cynical — although it’s still goofy to see her skateboarding on a broomstick.

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In the late afternoon, Highland Avenue came alive with families playing catch, neighbors walking dogs together, children biking and skateboarding.

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When he took an interest in skateboarding at 3 years old, for instance, his parents hadn’t expected their toddler would be doing tricks before his next birthday.

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The company also worked with skate artist, photographer, and creative director Mark Oblow on the store’s skateboarding theme .

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“Usually everyone that’s skating is cheering for each other,” says Amelia Brodka, a skateboarding Olympian and co-founder of Exposure, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls, women and nonbinary people through skateboarding.

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