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 Sky Rink became one of the gems of the facility and one of the premier rinks in the New York region, enjoyed by legions of figure skaters, hockey teams and recreational skaters. David Waldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2024 Other honorees include Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim and Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Apr. 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 10 May. 2024.

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