skater

noun

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

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Gold-medal winning figure skater Alysa Liu may be getting a little too much love from her fans. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026 City leaders in Oakland have officially set a rally to honor Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu after winning gold at the Winter Olympics. Tim Fang, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 While the figure skater has become known for her carefree and joyful persona, she has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight, which has brought some unwelcome attention. Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026 There were also famous faces from other places in pop culture, such as Olympic figure skaters Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, and comedian Ron Funches. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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