skater

noun

skat·​er ˈskā-tər 

1

: one that skates

2

: water strider

Examples of skater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Professional skateboarder Nikolai Pionbo, a judge in the event, said seeing younger skaters stand out was the highlight. — Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

DeBrusk is a strong skater with a nose for the net, having potted 28 and 23 goals during two trying seasons for the Canucks. — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Alexandra became an Olympic figure skater, received a Master of Arts in history and literature at Columbia University in Paris, and established herself as a fashionista all before the age of 30. — Staff Author, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Raymond and Margaret Quitter, former national and international competitive skaters, met at a roller rink during a skating competition in the 1940s and ’50s, according to their son, Carey Westeerg-Quitter. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing skater

• pond skater

Rhymes for skater

• cater
• crater
• frater
• freighter
• gator
• grater
• greater
• hater
• krater
• later
• plater
• prater