ice dancing

noun

: a sport in which ice-skating pairs perform to music routines similar to ballroom dances

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There are also team events in ice dancing, pair skating and women's single skating. — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 But no pair skaters or ice dancing couples were permitted to compete at the Beijing qualifier. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Feb. 2026 After settling for silver and bronze in three world championship appearances, the duo rocketed into ice dancing stardom. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 And ice dancing duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates respond to the judging controversy after missing out on gold. — Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice dancing

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First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ice dancing was in 1878

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“Ice dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20dancing. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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