skater

noun

skat·​er ˈskā-tər How to pronounce skater (audio)
1
: one that skates
2

Examples of skater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As Black roller skaters from around the country bring their styles to Atlanta, some locals look for space to preserve the moves the city is known for. Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 27 May 2024 For many people, just balancing on ice skates is hard ... now imagine maintaining control while skating at 30 miles per hour and racing fellow skaters. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 Limit the Rangers’ power play The Rangers had one of the most lethal power-play units during the regular season, with their 26.4 percent success rate while playing with an extra skater ranking as the third best in the NHL during the regular season. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024 Cole Beaudoin Beaudoin ranks 25th on Central Scouting’s North American skaters list. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for skater 

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Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of skater was in 1700

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“Skater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skater. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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