skater

noun

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

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Goljer is a fluid skater with size and some offense, and could become a second-pair type in the future. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Johnson, who was most directly connected to San Jose’s celebrated skateboard scene, will be remembered as one of the most influential street skaters of recent years. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 The Avs didn’t need to be better skaters. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 May 2026 Due out later this year, The Blame centers on the discovery of the body of a teenage figure skater, sending shockwaves through the town of Wakestead. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 May 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 29 May. 2026.

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