skater

noun

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

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How often does below/average goaltending make the playoffs and how much stronger do the skaters need to be to overcome it? Chris Johnston, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 This love story follows Olympic figure skater Sierra, who's been unable to get back on the rink since her accident last year. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025 His 62 goals were the most by an OHL player since the 2006-07 season (Patrick Kane), and was tied for third-most by a draft-eligible skater in OHL history. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 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 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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