skater

noun

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

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Over the years, Observer reporters wrote that Goff’s tricks and routes through the skate park captured younger skater’s attention. Julia Coin may 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 The ramps were built by Jim Bell Skateboard Ramps and designed by former pro skater Kanten Russell. Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 As the name indicates, it was intended for wear on boats but wound up being widely adopted by skaters because its deck-gripping qualities proved just as useful for sticking to boards. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 Each team's underlying strength is based on how strong their skaters are projected to be. Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for skater

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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. 2026.

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