skater

noun

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

Examples of skater in a Sentence

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The brand’s collections feature mix-and-match and layered looks in oversized silhouettes, blending different materials and styles such as punk and skater. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 17 June 2025 Malkin has endured two reconstructive surgeries to the same knee and has not been the same skater in recent seasons. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 16 June 2025 But did his presence somehow give Oilers skaters a boost? David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025 With less than 2% of figure skaters being Black or brown, a number of community organizations are actively striving to bridge the opportunity gap. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 May 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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