skater

noun

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

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Around that time, Carolina snapped into form, preventing clears and forcing Washington’s skaters — particularly center Lars Eller, who unnecessarily played a Carolina high stick to keep the puck in the zone — into poor decisions. Sean Gentille, New York Times, 13 May 2025 Nico Sturm and Sam Bennett have a team-high three hits each and 11 Panthers skaters overall have at least one hit. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025 That was part of a concerted effort to finish checks, and the Capitals had 42 hits with 14 of 18 skaters registering at least one. Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025 McTavish will be a restricted free agent this summer — as will goalie Lukas Dostal, whose standout play may have masked a lack of overall defensive progress by Anaheim’s skaters. Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 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 18 May. 2025.

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