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: one that skates
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Examples of skater in a Sentence

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But a teenage ice-skater’s murder soon draws Emma and Tom down a dark, twisty path, forcing them to investigate their own team. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 On the ice were roster locks, some Rockford IceHogs skaters and new arrivals. Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 The warmth between them doesn’t translate into chemistry on the dance floor just yet, but this makes sense given that solo skater Amber has already talked repeatedly about her nerves in regard to partnering. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 Over the years, Snoopy has soared as an astronaut, ice skater, millennium reveler and Beagle Scout, according to a news release. Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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