skater

noun

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

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The title track and lead single is out today, alongside a video filmed at spots around Long Beach that carry weight in the Sublime story, with pro skaters Christian Hosoi and Omar Hassan making appearances. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 Harvey is a dynamic skater who breaks down coverage with her feet, deceptive puck skills and playmaking intuition. Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Given the impact that Liu’s MacArthur Park and Stateside performances resulted in substantial streams and downloads of both songs, Farrell said the ultimate goal would be for skaters to become, effectively, music influencers. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026 In fact, Kasso Fest doesn’t pit skaters against each other—success is measured by who can complete the course without falling. Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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