skater

noun

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

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Stiga is an excellent skater who brings a lot of energy and pace to his shifts. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 The auction, meanwhile, will benefit The Skatepark Project (TSP), a foundation Tony started to support the next generation of skaters. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 It is characterized by a fluid and light style, with a short cut, fitted at the waist and flared at the bottom, all to give skaters complete freedom of movement. Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025 Cyclists and inline skaters love the Veloway, a three-mile pedestrian-free path, and the Violet Crown Trail runs 13 miles from Zilker Park to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skater

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 Sep. 2025.

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