skater

noun

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

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Primerano was also the first female skater at CAA Sports’ annual camp in 2023, and began playing at the University of Minnesota at just 17 years old. Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Kesselring is an exceptional skater who can join the rush and create odd-man situations and could also get some power-play time this season. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 June 2026 But skaters and officials from Russia and Belarus may compete only as neutral athletes, meaning without their national symbols of flag and anthem. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 He was ranked 20th among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting prior to the draft. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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